WildScan Species identification + Response
WildScan
WildScan is a comprehensive species identification and response mobile application designed to combat wildlife trafficking. The application is designed to help front-line wildlife enforcement agencies, conservation officers, and the general public correctly identify, report and handle marine and terrestrial animals caught in illegal wildlife trade. WildScan places critical information on endangered species at the fingertips of those who need it most and provides a tool to report wildlife crime. WildScan contains a comprehensive species library with more than 280 endangered animals commonly smuggled into and throughout Southeast Asia, a global hotspot for wildlife trafficking. The application is accessible for free on Android devices and will have multiple language support available in 2015.
KEY FEATURES Species Library: An extensive and expandable library of endangered species, including high resolution photos, cues for identification, international endangered status and advice for both law enforcement and potential consumers. The library can be browsed and features a user-friendly species Identification Wizard. First Responder Advice: Species-specific handling and care instructions for initial responders, compiled with assistance from veterinary and animal welfare specialists. In addition, the application also includes warnings for dangerous and poisonous animals, and information on species which pose a high disease risk to handlers. Contacts: A comprehensive contacts registry, including wildlife crime hotlines, animal rescue centers, NGOs involved in wildlife conservation, and contact information for relevant law enforcement agencies, many of which are also the focal points for National Wildlife Enforcement Networks (WENs). Wildlife Trafficking Reports: An easy-to-use report function allows users to photograph and report wildlife crime. Reports can be confidential or public and can be shared with others as per the users’ wishes. Public reports are displayed on the home screen for all users to view recent incidents. All reports are forwarded to appropriate law enforcement authorities in Southeast Asia through secure servers and disseminated to relevant focal points through the ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN). Wildscan was developed by Freeland as part of the Asia’s Regional Response to Endangered Species Trafficking (ARREST) Program, the U.S. Government’s largest counter wildlife trafficking initiative funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development. The application was produced with in-kind support from technology firm vimi.co and many government agencies and private sector organizations.
Freeland 518/5 Maneeya Center Bldg., 8th Fl., Ploenchit Rd., Lumpini, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330, THAILAND Tel: +662 254 8321 to 23 Fax: +662 254 8324
For more information, please contact us at: info@freeland.org wildscan@freeland.org