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Conservationists are excited about a new AI tool called Squirrel Agent. This tool helps to tell grey squirrels apart from red squirrels. It is very accurate, with 97% success.
The system can control food stations for squirrels. It lets only red squirrels eat from some food stations. It gives grey squirrels different food to stop them from having babies.
Emma McClenaghan, from Genysys Engine, says the AI helps with tasks we cannot do alone. The tool is being tested in places in the UK with help from wildlife charities.
Red squirrels need help because grey squirrels are very common. Grey squirrels can carry a harmful virus that does not hurt them but can kill red squirrels.
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Conservationists/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃənɪsts/noun
Individuals or groups dedicated to the protection of the environment and wildlife.
Accurate/ˈækjʊrət/adjective
Correct and precise; free from error.
Identify/aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪ/verb
To recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing.
Control/kənˈtroʊl/verb
To regulate or manipulate the operation of something.
Harmful/ˈhɑːrmfəl/adjective
Causing or capable of causing damage or injury.
Common/ˈkɒmən/adjective
Occurring found or done often; prevalent.
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What is the name of the new AI tool conservationists are excited about?
What is the success rate of the AI tool in distinguishing between grey and red squirrels?
Who mentioned that the AI tool is helping with tasks that cannot be done alone?
Why do red squirrels need help according to the text?
What harmful virus can grey squirrels carry that can potentially kill red squirrels?
Where is the new AI tool being tested with the help of wildlife charities?
The AI tool helps in controlling the population growth of grey squirrels.
Emma McClenaghan is associated with Wildlife AI.
Grey squirrels are more endangered than red squirrels.
The AI tool can accurately identify red squirrels based on their whiskers.
The new AI tool is called Squirrel Agent because it physically captures squirrels.
The harmful virus carried by grey squirrels can also infect humans.
The AI tool is very accurate, with a success rate of %.
Red squirrels need help because grey squirrels carry a harmful virus that can kill red squirrels, but it does not harm the grey squirrels themselves. This virus is .
Emma McClenaghan, from Genysys Engine, mentioned that the AI tool helps with tasks we cannot do alone. The tool is being tested in places in the .
The AI tool can control food stations for squirrels, allowing only to eat from some stations.
Conservationists are excited about the new AI tool called that helps to distinguish between grey and red squirrels.
Grey squirrels can carry a harmful virus that red squirrels.
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