Ivan is the original creator and co-founder of the IoSA ProxLogs system. What started initially as his master's dissertation has grown into a full blown proximity logging system tailored to small animals.
Animal behavior analysis is crucial for understanding various aspects of ecology, wildlife management, and conservation efforts. One effective method to analyze such data is by using clustering algorithms, such as DBSCAN (Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise). In this blog post, we will explore how to use DBSCAN to analyze animal behavioral data using […]
Researcher Alexandra Childs from the University of Bielefeld is exploring how early social interactions among Galápagos sea lions influence their adult survival and foraging success. Utilizing the innovative ProxLogs system, her study examines factors like personality, environmental conditions, and cooperative hunting behaviors while overcoming technical challenges with waterproof loggers. Her findings aim to inform conservation strategies and enhance our understanding of wildlife behavior amid global environmental changes.
In Planckendael, a unique vulture dating experiment is enhancing the breeding success of cinereous vultures by allowing them to choose their own mates. This initiative has been significantly improved by IoSA’s partnership with the Zoo of Antwerp, where they introduced advanced proximity loggers. These devices track interactions and preferences among vultures, providing crucial data for the breeding program. The insights gained from this technology support the Vulture Conservation Foundation’s efforts to protect and reintroduce these endangered birds into their natural habitats.
