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Camera Traps Exonerate Endangered Tapirs of Crop Theft in Central America
Photo: Adrián Valverde / Unsplash
For years, the endangered Baird’s tapir was blamed for destroying local cassava crops, leading to conflict with farmers. By using motion-activated camera traps, researchers proved that other animals were the true culprits, successfully clearing the tapir's name and fostering co-existence between local communities and wildlife.
For years, the endangered Baird’s tapir was blamed for destroying local cassava crops, leading to conflict with farmers. By using motion-activated camera traps, researchers proved that other animals were the true culprits, successfully clearing the tapir’s name and fostering co-existence between local communities and wildlife.