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Tigers & Storks: Borders Blur for Wildlife Conservation
30 Oct
Summary
- Conference addressed cross-border wildlife conservation challenges.
- A global data infrastructure for biodiversity was proposed.
- Vantara offers free access to its zoological management platform.
Wildlife conservationists recently convened at Vantara, Anant Ambani's wildlife rescue center in Jamnagar. The EARAZA 2026 conference, attended by representatives from 98 institutions across 30 countries and 29 Indian zoological institutions, focused on enhancing international cooperation.
The central theme was addressing the challenge of wildlife movement across national borders, which complicates conservation efforts. Discussions highlighted species such as the Amur tiger, Oriental stork, Blakiston's eagle-owl, and great bustard, emphasizing the need for aligned strategies and shared knowledge among institutions.
A significant proposal emerged for a global data infrastructure for biodiversity. This would enable institutions worldwide to share vital information regarding breeding, health, and behavior. As a practical step, Vantara is providing one year of complimentary access to its ANTZ zoological management platform, including an Open Data Exchange, to its EARAZA members.
Technological advancements in wildlife care were also showcased, including Vespr for sound-based species identification and Smart Egg Analysis for monitoring. Discussions extended to improving animal welfare by measuring outcomes and building veterinary capacity, alongside preparing institutions for potential crises.
