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WildCam Gorongosa

Launch Interactive
Topic
  • Ecology
  • Communities
  • Environmental Science
  • Conservation
  • Science Practices
  • Experimental Design
Resource Type
  • Interactive Media
  • Click & Learn
Level
High School — GeneralHigh School — AP/IBCollege
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Description

This interactive module connects to an online citizen science platform for identifying animals in photos collected by trail cameras in Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique.

Scientists in Gorongosa National Park are using remote trail cameras to monitor and study animal populations in the park. These cameras are equipped with motion sensors that snap photos when an animal moves in front of them. The trail cameras have collected hundreds of thousands of photos (and counting), and scientists need help identifying the animals.

Students using WildCam Gorongosa to see and identify the animals captured in these photos contribute to the park’s research.

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Key Terms

Africa, antelope, baboon, biodiversity, elephant, identification, impala, pattern, waterbuck, wildebeest

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Please see the Terms of Use for information on how this resource can be used.

Version History
Date Published 09.08.15
Date Updated 09.08.15
Curriculum Connections
NGSS (2013)

HS-LS2-1, HS-LS2-2, HS-LS2-8; SEP1, SEP4

AP Biology (2019)

ENE-3.D, ENE-4.A; SP3, SP4

IB Biology (2016)

4.1, C.1, C.2

AP Environmental Science (2013)

II.A

IB Environmental Systems and Societies (2017)

2.1, 2.2

Common Core (2010)

ELA.RST.9-12.7, WHST.9-12.7
Math.S-IC.3, N-Q.3; MP2, MP4

Vision and Change (2009)

CC5; DP1

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