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Artificial intelligence-driven solutions for mitigating human-wildlife conflict in biodiversity hotspots.

Fredrick Ojija, Matthew C Ogwu, Juma Ally, John P John, Azaria Stephano, Nancy Felix, Ramadhani Tekka

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Review in Science progress. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Fredrick OjijaDepartment of Earth Sciences, College of Science and Technical Education, Mbeya University of Science and Technology, Mbeya, Tanzania.ORCID 0000-0002-1117-5119
Matthew C OgwuGoodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, USA.
Juma AllyDepartment of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, College of Information and Communication Technology, Mbeya University of Science and Technology, Mbeya, Tanzania.
John P JohnDepartment of Electrical and Power Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, Mbeya University of Science and Technology, Mbeya, Tanzania.
Azaria StephanoDepartment of Earth Sciences, College of Science and Technical Education, Mbeya University of Science and Technology, Mbeya, Tanzania.
Nancy FelixDepartment of Wildlife Management, College of African Wildlife Management, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Ramadhani TekkaDepartment of Construction Management and Technology, College of Architecture and Construction Technology, Mbeya University of Science and Technology, Mbeya, Tanzania.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Biodiversity hotspots are biologically rich yet highly threatened regions that play a critical role in global conservation but often serve as epicentres of human-wildlife conflict (HWC). HWC poses major conservation and development challenges, undermining both human livelihoods and wildlife protection efforts. Artificial intelligence (AI) offers transformative tools for mitigating HWC by enhancing monitoring, prediction, and decision support. Through systematic searches of peer-reviewed and grey literature, this review analyzed 105 studies (1990-2025) from 163 screened sources, revealing that AI improved HWC monitoring (65%), predictive accuracy (47%), and community engagement (39%). AI-driven technologies such as machine learning, deep learning, and computer vision enable conservationists to process large datasets, automate species identification, and make real-time decisions. Integrated platforms like Earth Ranger and the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) use AI to manage data from rangers, camera traps, drones, and patrol logs, providing situational awareness and strategic planning tools. Furthermore, remote sensing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and participatory data integration offer multi-layered insights for mapping HWC zones, tracking wildlife movement, and modelling species distribution. This review highlights the application of AI in conflict detection, community engagement, and decision support while addressing challenges, limitations, and ethical concerns. It also underscores the importance of policies and future research to integrate AI with local knowledge systems, participatory governance, and adaptive conservation strategies. Overall, AI advancements are transforming HWC surveillance and enabling more proactive, equitable, and sustainable biodiversity conservation efforts worldwide.

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Animals, WildArtificial IntelligenceBiodiversityConservation of Natural ResourcesAnimalsHumansAI toolsbiodiversityconservationdronesecosystem servicesGIShotspotsmachine learningwildlife

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PMID41259221
PMCPMC12638633

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