AI technology could help New Zealand eliminate hard-to-find pest possums
Artificial intelligence may assist in locating and removing persistent possum populations, with potential applications for controlling other invasive species.
Researchers are exploring how artificial intelligence could improve the detection and removal of possum populations that have proven difficult to eliminate through conventional methods. The technology could also be applied to tracking and controlling other invasive pests including stoats and rats. The approach represents a potential new tool in New Zealand's ongoing pest management efforts.
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OPINION: The method could also help find stoats, rats and other invasive pests.