Empowering Wildlife Conservation with AI
How EcoImpact Developed the WhatsApp Chatbot to Monitor Wildlife Roadkill
Wildlife conservation in Israel faces a significant obstacle: the lack of comprehensive, actionable data on roadkill incidents. While official records report over 2,000 cases annually, experts estimate the actual number is much higher, with many reptiles, birds, and smaller mammals left uncounted. This data gap prevents effective decision-making and hinders targeted conservation efforts.
Empowering Wildlife Conservation with AI
How EcoImpact Developed the WhatsApp Chatbot to Monitor Wildlife Roadkill
Wildlife conservation in Israel faces a significant obstacle: the lack of comprehensive, actionable data on roadkill incidents. While official records report over 2,000 cases annually, experts estimate the actual number is much higher, with many reptiles, birds, and smaller mammals left uncounted. This data gap prevents effective decision-making and hinders targeted conservation efforts.
Goals
Streamline the reporting of wildlife roadkill incidents in Israel.
Improve data accuracy and accessibility for conservation organizations and policymakers.
Provide actionable insights to support road planning and reduce wildlife mortality.
Solution
EcoImpact.ai developed a cutting-edge WhatsApp chatbot that allows anyone with a smartphone to easily report wildlife roadkill incidents. The system integrates AI-powered species identification, geolocation, and automated data visualization.
Key Features
Seamless User Experience – The chatbot offers an intuitive, hassle-free interface, allowing users to report roadkill incidents in seconds without requiring technical expertise.
Geolocation Integration – Uses GPS technology to pinpoint the precise location of incidents, improving reporting accuracy.
Advanced AI for Species Identification – Computer vision models classify species from uploaded photos, enhancing data accuracy and offering insights into high-risk species and regions.
Automated Reporting & Visualization – Data is instantly processed and visualized on interactive dashboards for conservation planning.
Goals
Streamline the reporting of wildlife roadkill incidents in Israel.
Improve data accuracy and accessibility for conservation organizations and policymakers.
Provide actionable insights to support road planning and reduce wildlife mortality.
Solution
EcoImpact.ai developed a cutting-edge WhatsApp chatbot that allows anyone with a smartphone to easily report wildlife roadkill incidents. The system integrates AI-powered species identification, geolocation, and automated data visualization.
Key Features
Seamless User Experience – The chatbot offers an intuitive, hassle-free interface, allowing users to report roadkill incidents in seconds without requiring technical expertise.
Geolocation Integration – Uses GPS technology to pinpoint the precise location of incidents, improving reporting accuracy.
Advanced AI for Species Identification – Computer vision models classify species from uploaded photos, enhancing data accuracy and offering insights into high-risk species and regions.
Automated Reporting & Visualization – Data is instantly processed and visualized on interactive dashboards for conservation planning.
Our Role
Data Annotation - Labeled over 3,000 images covering 26 species to train AI models for accurate species identification.
AI & Computer Vision Development – Leveraged Microsoft Azure AI for species classification, achieving 99.4% precision and 95.8% recall.
Chatbot Development – Built a user-friendly chatbot with automated workflows to ensure a smooth and engaging experience.
Data Integration & Visualization – Used Google Maps API to display roadkill hotspots, aiding researchers and policymakers.
Natural Language Processing (NLP) – Integrated OpenAI-powered AI to enhance chatbot interactions and improve user engagement.
Our Role
Data Annotation - Labeled over 3,000 images covering 26 species to train AI models for accurate species identification.
AI & Computer Vision Development – Leveraged Microsoft Azure AI for species classification, achieving 99.4% precision and 95.8% recall.
Chatbot Development – Built a user-friendly chatbot with automated workflows to ensure a smooth and engaging experience.
Data Integration & Visualization – Used Google Maps API to display roadkill hotspots, aiding researchers and policymakers.
Natural Language Processing (NLP) – Integrated OpenAI-powered AI to enhance chatbot interactions and improve user engagement.
The Result
New Insights – The collected reports reveal a different picture than previously known, highlighting unreported roadkill hotspots and species at risk.
Community Engagement – New relationships have been established with local communities, fostering greater awareness and collaboration. This growing network is creating more pressure on decision-makers to take action on wildlife protection and infrastructure planning.
The Result
New Insights – The collected reports reveal a different picture than previously known, highlighting unreported roadkill hotspots and species at risk.
Community Engagement – New relationships have been established with local communities, fostering greater awareness and collaboration. This growing network is creating more pressure on decision-makers to take action on wildlife protection and infrastructure planning.
The WhatsApp chatbot developed by EcoImpact has been a game-changer for wildlife conservation in Israel. It has not only streamlined roadkill reporting but also revealed critical insights that were previously unknown. The increased community engagement and data accuracy are already making a difference, pushing decision-makers to take action. We are excited to see how this technology will continue to drive positive change for wildlife protection.
Maya Sigal
The WhatsApp chatbot developed by EcoImpact has been a game-changer for wildlife conservation in Israel. It has not only streamlined roadkill reporting but also revealed critical insights that were previously unknown. The increased community engagement and data accuracy are already making a difference, pushing decision-makers to take action. We are excited to see how this technology will continue to drive positive change for wildlife protection.
Maya Sigal
Safe Wildlife Crossings is an Israeli organization dedicated to restoring wildlife populations by promoting connectivity between open wildlife spaces and reducing roadkill incidents. Through research, advocacy, and technology-driven solutions, the organization works to mitigate habitat fragmentation and enhance biodiversity conservation.
Safe Wildlife Crossings is an Israeli organization dedicated to restoring wildlife populations by promoting connectivity between open wildlife spaces and reducing roadkill incidents. Through research, advocacy, and technology-driven solutions, the organization works to mitigate habitat fragmentation and enhance biodiversity conservation.