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Summary of Transcript:
The video is the first episode of “Wild Watch” on Twitch, featuring various members of the San Diego Zoo team, discussing wildlife in Kenya and utilizing camera trap images to identify species and observe their behavior. The team encounters technical difficulties and struggles to identify the first image, which turns out to be a view of a habitat that may house insects, small mammals, birds, and grazing animals like antelopes or black rhinos. The team identifies a second image as domestic cattle, including a calf, and discusses the challenges of balancing conservation efforts and livestock management in Kenya. The video also celebrates reaching 400 followers on Twitch.
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Summary of Description:
San Diego Zoo is inviting social media users to join their team and curator of mammals Gavin Livingston as they sort through Wildwatch Kenya trail cam photos to identify the amazing wildlife captured on camera. They’ve teased that there are photos of baby baboons and zebras to come. The content can be accessed through various social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Giphy, TikTok, and Twitch.
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Sifting Through Wildwatch Kenya Trail Cam Photos with San Diego Zoo
Join the social media team and Curator of Mammals Gavin Livingston as they sift through the Wildwatch Kenya trail cam photos to help researches identify the amazing wildlife they see. In this article, we will explore the exciting journey of identifying and learning about rare species with San Diego Zoo.
Introduction
San Diego Zoo’s Wildwatch Kenya program is a citizen science project that allows people from all over the world to help identify and track the wildlife living in Kenya through trail camera images. This project provides researchers with valuable information on biodiversity in the area and helps protect threatened species.
San Diego Zoo’s Social Media Platform
Wildwatch Kenya’s trail camera images offer an amazing glimpse into the lives of Kenya’s wildlife. San Diego Zoo’s social media team uses different platforms to share these unique images with the world.
On Facebook, San Diego Zoo shares Wildwatch Kenya images and facts about the animals spotted. The pleasing-to-eye wildlife photos on Instagram and Giphy also give a clear view of the beauty and uniqueness of Kenya’s wildlife.
On Twitter, the zoo shares informational articles and facts as well as intriguing images from their trail camera project. In addition, San Diego Zoo showcases its Wildwatch Kenya’s images on the most trending social media platform, TikTok, and on the online video streaming website Twitch.
Identifying the Wildlife
Curator of Mammals Gavin Livingston leads the identification process with the team. Their team uses the images captured by the trail camera to identify the species, age, and behavior of the animals.
Trail cam images often have multiple animals in them, and it’s not easy to identify each one. The team focuses on the unique features of an animal and compares it with their database, which helps them identify the species.
The team also identifies the animal’s behavior, such as eating, playing, resting or other, to understand their habitat, social life, or to detect any unusual behaviors. They, then, share the identified animal or species with the world on their social media platform.
Baby Zebra and Baboon
A cute baby zebra and a playful baby baboon were the highlights of the team’s identification process. The baby zebra was identified due to several unique characteristics, including its stripes, very short tail, and small size.
As for the baby baboon, its age and playfulness were identified through the images with the baboon’s mother. This identification is significant to researchers, who use the data to study and understand the behavior, breeding habits, and conservation efforts of these impressive animals.
Conclusion
San Diego Zoo’s Wildwatch Kenya project provides an excellent opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts worldwide. Not only does it help researchers and enthusiasts identify and understand life in Kenya, but it also showcases the beauty of the wildlife.
Through the social media platforms, the project has been able to share valuable knowledge and insights with the world, providing a much-needed perspective on the value of preserving Kenya’s wildlife. If you are interested in participating or learning more about the program, please check out the San Diego Zoo’s social media.
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Join the social media team and Curator of Mammals Gavin Livingston as we sift through the Wildwatch Kenya trail cam photos to help researches ID the amazing wildlife we see. (spoiler alert – baby baboons and zebras ahead!)
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/SanDiegoZoo/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sandiegozoo/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/sandiegozoo
Giphy – https://giphy.com/sandiegozoo
TikTok – @sandiegozoo
Twitch – @sandiegozoo
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