Nature and Biodiversity

How the ‘SnotBot’ and 2 other drones are helping us save endangered species

SnotBot uses drone technology to collect biological samples from whales and dolphins to monitor their health and wellbeing.

SnotBot uses drone technology to collect biological samples from whales and dolphins to monitor their health and wellbeing. Image: SnotBot/Christian Miller

Charlotte Edmond
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The SnotBot drone
Whales and dolphins face increasing threats - the SnotBot drone is helping us better understand them. Image: SnotBot/christian miller

SnotBot has been collecting data on blue whales for the last 5 years
SnotBot has been collecting data on blue whales for the last 5 years Image: Instagram/SnotBot

Thermal fingerprints
Two spider monkeys are spotted via their thermal fingerprint. Image: Liverpool John Moores University

Radio-tagged kakapos
Radio-tagged kakapos can be easily monitored with drones. Image: WIldlife Drones
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