Camera trap technology is commonly used in conservation; understanding the movement ecology of animals is essential for creating tailor-made conservation efforts. As much as they are becoming an everyday tool, they provide conservationists with some of the most entertaining and significant observations (even if those gems might be like finding a needle in a haystack!). Today, people across the world will be celebrating Easter, ringing in Spring, and in turn, celebrating cute, little animals. So we’re here to show you some of ours!

As you might expect, we’re always thrilled to be able to get a good look at a slow loris from our camera traps. This snap comes directly from Shirley/Fernando/Shanti’s territory, who it is we’re not quite sure. But whoever they are, seems like we caught them off-guard!

Many a wild boar roam in the forest above Cipaganti. Although considered a pest to local farmers, these guys are an essential part of the ecosystem, and have some pretty cute babies to boot!

Is it a bird? Is it a plane?

Wait, go back to bird. It seems to us that we were lucky enough to snap a barn owl! Owls are becoming increasingly threatened due to their high demand as pets, so it is always reassuring to see them out and about in the wild.

Just like our slow lorises, it’s always a relief seeing civets on the camera traps. Also threatened by the pet trade, civets are becoming increasingly rare. This guy is looking particularly shifty, it seems we might have caught him on the prowl. 

Camera traps give us an essential insight into these species’ lives; how they move, why they move, and what they get up to while they’re out and about. We’re forever grateful to our funders and sponsors who give us the opportunity to buy vital equipment such as this; without them, none of this would be possible. Hats off!