Camera traps helping in monitoring endangered bongos

A camera trap mounted on a tree at Eburu forest. [Courtesy, Standard]

New technology of using cameras to monitor and collect data on wildlife has eased monitoring of elusive and endangered mountain bongos in Eburu, Aberdares and Mount Kenya water towers.

Camera trapping is part of growing modern technologies in wildlife conservation where scientists and researchers mount motion-sensitive cameras in particular areas to monitor movements and track prevalence for data documentation.