Countering Poaching and Conflict

EarthRanger

EarthRanger is an easy-to-use software solution that helps protected area managers make informed, conservation-related operational decisions. By combining real-time data from ranger patrols, remote imaging, and various sensors, information can be analyzed in-context to identify historical trends, animal movements, and ecological changes. Developed by Vulcan Inc. in partnership with conservation and technology partners, EarthRanger will become part of the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence in the fall of 2021. This move will combine world-class research, engineering, product resources and talent to create greater positive impact, as envisioned by the late Paul G. Allen.

Founding Partners
Save the Elephants, Grumeti Fund, Mara Elephant Project, SMART Partnership, Frankfurt Zoological Society, African Parks, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Society, Northern Rangelands Trust, National Geographic Society and other partners

African Wildlife Anti-Trafficking Partnerships

Poachers and wildlife trafficking rings pose a major threat to African wildlife. We’re working with the conservation community to increase the pressure on bad actors while empowering local law enforcement officials with the data and evidence tools needed to perform successful arrests. We also collaborate with philanthropies, governmental departments, and NGOs to promote the sharing of data and other information across 10 different African borders.*

Partners
Semantic AI, Wildlife Crime Prevention, PAMS Foundation, Lilongwe Wildlife Trust

Conservation South Luangwa

Since 2014, our support has enabled Conservation South Luangwa to conduct anti-poaching training exercises and enhance their operations and routine activities by investing in additional resources such as vehicles, canine units, aerial support, and ranger camps.

Partners
Mfuwe Lodge, Conservation South Luangwa, Zambia Carnivore Program

I-1401

In Washington State, we sponsored I-1401, a successful voter initiative that increased the penalties for possessing, purchasing, or distributing products made from 10 of the most-trafficked and endangered animals. This initiative was a critical step toward creating stronger national and international policies need to protect endangered animals.

"Racing Extinction"

In “Racing Extinction,” a team of artists and activists exposes the hidden world of extinction with never-before-seen images that will change the way we see the planet. Two worlds drive extinction across the globe, potentially resulting in the loss of half of all species. The international wildlife trade creates bogus markets at the expense of creatures that have survived on this planet for millions of years. And the other surrounds us, hiding in plain sight — a world that the oil and gas companies don’t want the rest of us to see.
 

Partners
Oceanic Preservation Society, Okeanos Foundation for the Sea, Earth Day Texas, JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation, Diamond Docs, Insurgent Media

"Mind of a Giant"

“Mind of a Giant” is a Vulcan Productions 60-minute TV special that explores the intelligence of elephants by spotlighting their ability to adapt to poaching. Scientists learned elephants are smart enough to change their behavior and culture in response to being hunted. 

Partners
Off the Fence, National Geographic Society, ZDF, Save the Elephants, Tsavo National Park