Wildlife to have a new shield against poachers

As per the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), wildlife trade poses the second biggest threat to the survival of species after habitat destruction. While the authorities have taken steps to check the menace, poachers seem to remain a step ahead of the law. Smart technology can help address the challenge, as has been shown by collaborative research work undertaken by IIT Madras and Harvard University.

The two institutions have developed a…