Sunday, February 16, 2025

AI Joins Fight to Protect Red Squirrels

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Whiskers help the AI to identify red squirrels.

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.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Conservationists /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃənɪsts/ (noun): Individuals or groups dedicated to the protection of the environment and wildlife.
  2. Accurate /ˈækjʊrət/ (adjective): Correct and precise; free from error.
  3. Identify /aɪˈdɛntɪˌfaɪ/ (verb): To recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing.
  4. Control /kənˈtroʊl/ (verb): To regulate or manipulate the operation of something.
  5. Harmful /ˈhɑːrmfəl/ (adjective): Causing or capable of causing damage or injury.
  6. Common /ˈkɒmən/ (adjective): Occurring found or done often; prevalent.

How much do you know?


What is the name of the new AI tool conservationists are excited about?
Squirrel Tracker
Squirrel Agent
Genysys Engine
Wildlife AI


What is the success rate of the AI tool in distinguishing between grey and red squirrels?
85%
92%
97%
100%


Who mentioned that the AI tool is helping with tasks that cannot be done alone?
Emma Watson
Emma McClenaghan
John Doe
Alex Smith


Why do red squirrels need help according to the text?
They are aggressive towards other species
They are becoming an endangered species
They are too friendly to grey squirrels
They are difficult to identify


What harmful virus can grey squirrels carry that can potentially kill red squirrels?
Rabies
Coronavirus
Ebola
None of the above


Where is the new AI tool being tested with the help of wildlife charities?
Australia
Canada
UK
Brazil


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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