HANGZHOU, China, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- An African safari
is probably on the top of many people's bucket lists. As the second
largest continent in the world, it is widely believed to be the
"cradle of humankind". According to scholars, the beautiful name
"Africa" stems from words
including the Egyptian word Afru-ika, meaning "Motherland";
the Greek word aphrike, meaning "without cold"; and the Latin word
aprica, meaning "sunny".
The continent certainly lives up to its name, offering
everything from the stunning tropical coastlines to the world's
second largest rainforest. And thanks to the "heartbeat" of this
land – wild animals, symphonies of life unfold here every single
day.
However, the stunning "heartbeat" is getting weaker. According
to WWF, as humans continue to destroy forests, pollute lands, poach
animals, and consume beyond the limits of the planet, in just under
50 years, earth's wildlife populations have plunged by an average
of 69%. Zooming in on Africa,
since 1970, we have lost 66% of Africa's wildlife.
Save the Hyena
A hyena accidentally stepped into a poacher's trap. With its
throat clamped tightly, it fell to the ground and bled profusely.
If left alone in the wild, it was doomed to death.
Fortunately, a Hikvision camera spotted the wounded animal,
allowing wildlife conservationists to arrive in time and release it
from the trap.
The hyena is just one of the many beneficiaries of Hikvision's
advanced technologies. Products of the company were installed to
watch various wild animals in Africa, including black rhinos, giraffes,
lions, cheetahs, elephants, etc. The high-resolution capability of
Hikvision cameras effectively helped enhance the imaging and video
data quality, whether during the daytime or at night, facilitating
in-depth analysis of animal behaviors for wildlife protection and
educational purposes.
Hand in Hand
Hikvision has long been committed to leveraging its innovative
technologies and solutions to help maintain ecosystem resilience
and combat biodiversity loss worldwide. By joining hands with
partners and local communities, the company's biodiversity
conservation footprint has extended to different continents across
the world.
In Africa, Hikvision
collaborated with Africam, a local company dedicated to wildlife
biodiversity protection. Building real-time observing systems
across Madikwe Game Reserve, Balule Nature Reserve, Timbavati
Private Nature Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Kapama Game
Reserve, Zambezi National Park, Mabula Game Reserve, Shamwari
Reserve and Tembe Elephant Park, Hikvision mapped biodiversity,
detected intrusion, and thus protected the fragile splendor of wild
animals. Meanwhile, through live-streaming series and educational
content, the two companies helped promote conservation awareness of
a broader audience and inspired people to do something for the
protection of wildlife.
Based on previous success, Africam is currently talking to more
reserves in countries such as South
Africa, Namibia,
Botswana, Zimbabwe and Tanzania to explore new cooperation
opportunities with Hikvision. "The high-res cameras supplied by
Hikvision are a game changer with IR night vision that is superior
to anything we have used before and are performing brilliantly. We
really appreciate your help and support; it indeed is making a
difference for conservation and taking wildlife to a global
audience. The collaboration between Africam and Hikvision is a good
example of how tech companies can make a big difference in saving
African wildlife", a responsible person of Africam told
Hikvision.
Ongoing Commitment
Being part of its Global STAR Program for Social Good, the
partnership with Africam is just another example of Hikvision's
long-term effort to preserve biodiversity, practice social
responsibility and foster a sustainable future.
"Hikvision works with partners around the world to protect our
ecosystems and save the planet. During this process, their
dedication and hard work have deeply impressed us", said Shen
Xiaomin, initiator of Hikvision's Global STAR Program for Social
Good. "We are so pleased that our products and technologies can be
broadly used to support their efforts in different scenarios. And
we look forward to joining hands with more partners in the future
to practice 'Tech for a Better World'."
Join us now
Hikvision is committed to exploring how innovative technology
can secure the sustainability and biodiversity of the world.
If you want to join us in our efforts to benefit communities and
protect our valuable nature and culture, please visit our Global
STAR Program for Social Good page!
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