Tracking Animal Panic from Space
Friday, 2026/05/29103 words2 minutes788 reads
Scientists can now watch animals from space. They use a new satellite called Icarus. This satellite helps protect animals like cheetahs, rhinos, and elephants.
Animals wear small tags on their ears. These tags send signals to the satellite. When animals run away fast, it means danger is near. Scientists can see these panic patterns. They want to find poachers who hurt animals.
In Namibia, scientists did a test. They acted like hunters. Animals ran away when they heard loud sounds. The satellite recorded how the animals moved. Now scientists can tell when real poachers come. This new technology can save many animal lives.
