Tech-driven wildlife conservation
New Indian ExpressHYDERABAD: Growing digital innovations and technology play a crucial role in conserving the rich flora and fauna, as safeguarding nature and its resources is a 24/7 job. Ahead of World Nature Conservation Day on July 28, CE gets in touch with Nehru Zoological Park and Animal Warriors Conservation Society to know more about their efforts to conserve animals with technological developments. Breeding and technology Dr Sunil S Hiremath, IFS, Deputy Conservator of Forests and Director and Curator in Nehru Zoological Park, Hyderabad, explains, “Technology plays an important role in in-situ and ex-situ conservation programmes. The Nehru Zoological Park, which was inaugurated on October 6, 1963, pioneered breeding and reintroduction programmes for rare species like Indian Mouse Deer and Indian Spotted Chevrotain. To avoid inbreeding, we collaborated with CCMB-LaCONES for genetic profiling of animals and established their pedigree.” Monitoring tools According to Pradeep Parakuth, founder and president of the Animal Warriors Conservation Society, “Innovation in the field of wildlife and nature conservation is advancing, making things more efficient and impactful.
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