Trapping smarter not harder

Trapping is hard mahi, especially on rugged terrain thick with vegetation. If you need to check a trap frequently to clear it and refresh the lure, the kilometres of bush bashing quickly add up. Plus, in areas where kea are found, trap options are limited by concerns for these curious and intelligent parrots. A team in Queenstown are investigating if the latest ‘smart’ traps - equipped with cameras, AI-powered to recognise specific targets, and networked so they can communicate and be operated remotely - might be the answer.