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Despite conservationists efforts, animal poaching continues to devastate vulnerable species.

Discovering the numerous ivory objects in Mumbai was the catalyst for her project.

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Anika Puri Invented Software That Detects Animal Poaching

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Poachers are usually detected by drones; however, Puri noticed the success rate could be significantly higher.

Even better, the software can be used with low-cost cameras, eliminating the need for high-resolution thermal cameras.

Anika Puri Accepting the Peggy Scripps Award for Science

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