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Researchers test a smart lion collar in Tanzania

Researchers test a smart lion collar in Tanzania
Phys.org Thursday 25 June 2026, 17:20 UTC 1 min read
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A new generation of lion collars in Tanzania's Serengeti shows that human-wildlife encounters are becoming increasingly common. Researchers from Leiden University are working with local wildlife organizations and technology partner Smart Parks for wildlife monitoring to better map these interactions.

A new generation of lion collars in Tanzania's Serengeti shows that human-wildlife encounters are becoming increasingly common. Researchers from Leiden University are working with local wildlife organizations and technology partner Smart Parks for wildlife monitoring to better map these interactions.
Tanzania (LOCATION) Serengeti (ORG) Leiden University (ORG) Smart Parks (PERSON)
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