Cat Tien Live Safari Cam003

Deep inside Cat Tien National Park, CAM003 overlooks a remarkable transition zone where dense secondary forest gradually opens into a wide natural clearing. From this elevated viewpoint, the camera captures a panoramic scene along a key wildlife corridor frequently used by grazing animals and forest birds moving between cover and open space.

Operating continuously 24/7, CAM003 streams live in real time, allowing viewers to witness the rhythm of wildlife from dawn to daylight, dusk, and night. The footage remains authentic and unedited, presenting nature exactly as it unfolds.

In the next phase, CAM003 will be integrated with Katien AI Sentinel, an intelligent monitoring system powered by high-precision cameras, a dedicated AI server, and customized algorithms designed specifically for Cat Tien. As you watch the live stream, the AI identifies and labels animals appearing on screen while generating continuous data to support biodiversity research.

Wildlife Activity Monitoring Report

1. Lapwing

CAM 003 | Monitoring hours: Late night (21:45) (GMT+7)

This open wetland margin becomes an active nocturnal gathering ground for ground-dwelling birds.

• Lapwing flock: At approximately 21:45, CAM003 records a cohesive flock of nearly ten lapwings, moving together across the clearing. Their compact formation and synchronized pacing suggest a strong group dynamic rather than solitary foraging.
• Behavioral insight: The birds are observed actively foraging along the wet ground, making short, rapid movements while frequently pausing to scan their surroundings. Occasional alert postures, upright stance and sudden stillness, indicate heightened vigilance, likely in response to potential nocturnal predators. The presence of a relatively large flock at this hour suggests the area functions as a safe night-time feeding zone with sufficient visibility and food availability.

2. Sambar Deer and Mouse-Deer

CAM003 | Peak hours: 07:00 – 08:00 & 17:00 (5 PM) (Daily)

This camera reveals a specific ecological rhythm. Unlike other areas of the park, the tall grass sanctuary is most vibrant during the twilight hours of early morning and late afternoon.

• Sambar deer: The heavy, dark silhouettes of Sambar Deer are frequent stars of this feed. They favor this area because the high, thick grass provides both a rich food source and immediate camouflage.
• Mouse-deer: Look closely near the bottom of the frame. The dense undergrowth is the perfect playground for the Cheo cheo, one of the world's smallest hoofed mammals. They are notoriously shy, but CAM003 captures them darting between the grass stalks.
• Nocturnal visitors: While the Sambars vanish at night, we occasionally record barking deer (Muntjacs) passing through. However, they appear only in small numbers, treating this area as a transit path rather than a permanent feeding ground.

Interestingly, CAM003 rarely records these species grazing at night. The data suggests they utilize this thick cover primarily during the day (especially around 7-8 AM and 5 PM), likely retreating into deeper forest cover once total darkness falls.

3. Green Peafowl

CAM003 | Monitoring highlight: 17:00 (5 PM) (GMT+7)

As the sun begins to dip and the heat of the day breaks, the grasslands play host to Vietnam’s most iconic bird.

• Species identification: At exactly 5 PM, the Vietnamese Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) often emerges into the clearings between the high grass.
• Behavioral insight: The birds use this time to forage for seeds and insects before finding a high branch to roost for the night. Seeing their emerald plumage against the golden "elephant grass" is one of the most cinematic moments captured on our live network.

By maintaining this 24-hour visual link, we can document the exact moment these herds shift their behavior in response to environmental changes. Every second of CAM003 footage is fed directly into our biodiversity database, helping us protect the delicate balance of Cat Tien’s grassland ecosystems.