Improving the Accuracy of Animal Species Classification in Camera Trap Images Using Transfer Learning

• Published in: 2024 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Computer, Data Sciences and Applications (ACDSA) pp. 1 - 6
• Main Authors: Boukar, Moussa Mahamat, Mahamat, Assia Aboubakar, Djibrine, Oumar Hassan, Abubakar, Usman Bello
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.02.2024
• Subjects: Animals; Biodiversity; Biological system modeling; Cameras; CCTV; CNN; Computational modeling; Convolutional neural networks; Endangered species; Environmental monitoring; Image classification; Training; Transfer learning

Understanding biodiversity, monitoring endangered species, and estimating the possible effect of climate change on particular regions all rely on animal species identification. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, which can collect huge volumes of video data, are an excellent environmental moni...