Wireless Sensor Network for Wildlife Tracking and Behavior Classification of Animals in Doñana

A hierarchical wireless sensor network deployed in Doñana National Park has demonstrated the potential for high-accuracy wildlife behavior classification, addressing longstanding challenges in tracking and monitoring endangered species. The system integrates intelligent devices equipped with neural networks to analyze sensory data collected from animals, enabling real-time detection of behaviors that may threaten their survival. Once identified, this information is transmitted to an external database for further analysis by biologists. This approach significantly reduces power consumption while enhancing the efficiency and precision of wildlife monitoring in one of the world's most biodiverse protected areas.

Dominguez-Morales, J. P., Rios-Navarro, A., Dominguez-Morales, M., Tapiador-Morales, R., Gutierrez-Galan, D., Cascado-Caballero, D., Jimenez-Fernandez, A., & Linares-Barranco, A. (2016). Wireless Sensor Network for Wildlife Tracking and Behavior Classification of Animals in Doñana. IEEE Communications Letters, 20(12), 2534–2537. https://doi.org/10.1109/lcomm.2016.2612652