SharonCapable/wildlife

A comprehensive **geospatial web application** for monitoring and protecting African wildlife across 10 countries and 30+ conservation hotspots. This platform enables researchers, conservationists, and wildlife managers to track animal movements, analyze population trends, and make data-driven conservation decisions. # African Wildlife Conservation Tracker ## Overview A comprehensive **geospatial web application** for monitoring and protecting African wildlife across 10 countries and 30+ conservation hotspots. This platform enables researchers, conservationists, and wildlife managers to track animal movements, analyze population trends, and make data-driven conservation decisions. --- ## Features ### 🌍 **Pan-African Coverage** - **10 African Countries**: Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Uganda, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and DRC - **30+ Wildlife Hotspots**: Including Serengeti, Kruger, Maasai Mara, Okavango Delta, Bwindi, and more - **16 Iconic Species**: African elephants, lions, rhinos, gorillas, cheetahs, leopards, and more ### 📊 **Conservation Dashboard** - **Real-time population tracking** for endangered species - **Conservation status indicators** (IUCN Red List categories) - **Population trend analysis** (increasing, stable, decreasing) - **Hotspot information** including UNESCO World Heritage sites - **Country-level statistics** on protected areas ### 🗺️ **Interactive Mapping** - **Mapbox GL integration** with satellite imagery - **Dynamic country and hotspot switching** - **Animal movement trails** with GPS tracking visualization - **Fullscreen map mode** for detailed exploration - **Smooth transitions** between locations ### 👥 **User Management** - **Clerk authentication** with secure user management - **Role-based access control**: - **Administrator**: Full system access, user management, data configuration - **Researcher**: Data analysis, export capabilities, detailed tracking - **Guest**: Read-only access to public wildlife data - **Personalized onboarding** with location and role selection ### 📈 **Data Integration Ready** Designed to integrate with open-source wildlife data APIs: - **Africa Wildlife Tracking (AWT) API** - Live collar data - **Movebank** - Animal tracking database - **GBIF** - Global biodiversity observations - **iNaturalist …