‘Revolutionary technology’ uses scanners for easier species detection in the wild

Mongabay
Jul 14, 2025, 10:20 pm65 ptsTrending
Researchers in Brazil’s Amazonas state are testing easy-to-use scanners that can help them identify animal species they come across in the wild, Mongabay contributor Miguel Monteiro reported in June. The scanners use a technology called near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), which currently has many applications,…

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