EarthRanger
Protecting wildlife and ecosystems with data-driven insights.
Overview
EarthRanger is a software solution that aids protected area managers, ecologists, and wildlife biologists in making more informed operational decisions for wildlife conservation. It integrates real-time data from various sources like GPS collars, sensors, drones, and ranger patrols into a single, unified view. This allows for live monitoring of wildlife, vehicles, and personnel, enabling quicker responses to threats like poaching and human-wildlife conflict. The platform also provides analytical tools to identify trends and patterns in animal movements and ecological changes. Developed by Vulcan Inc. and now part of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2), EarthRanger is offered free of charge to conservation organizations, though users are responsible for hardware and operational costs.
✨ Key Features
- Real-time tracking of wildlife, vehicles, and personnel
- Integration of data from over 150 devices and sensors
- Customizable alerts for events like geofence breaches and immobility
- Data visualization and analysis tools (e.g., heatmaps, time-series playback)
- Field data collection via mobile apps (Cybertracker and EarthRanger Track)
- Offline data collection and automatic syncing
- Secure, optional data sharing for cross-organizational collaboration
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Real-time data integration from a wide variety of sources into a single platform.
- User-friendly interface with powerful visualization and analysis tools.
- Offered as a free software solution to conservation organizations.
Unique Value: Provides a unified, real-time view of a protected area, enabling data-driven decision-making for wildlife conservation and management.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Used by over 200 conservation sites globally for wildlife protection and management.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations without the capacity to invest in and maintain the necessary hardware (GPS collars, sensors, etc.).
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more comprehensive and real-time data integration solution compared to tools that focus on specific aspects of conservation data management.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The software is free to use. Users are responsible for the costs of hardware, operational centers, and communication networks.
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