Cat Tien Live Safari CAM004

CAM004 is situated in the expansive grassland buffers of Cat Tien National Park. This area serves as a critical transition zone for rehabilitated herbivores, allowing them to graze in large, open spaces that mimic their natural wild habitats. By monitoring these open fields, we gain insights into how formerly captive animals readapt to herd dynamics and environmental cues.

Integrated with the Katien AI Sentinel system, CAM004 provides continuous thermal and motion data, helping researchers monitor the health and social integration of species that thrive in the park's seasonal floodplains.

Wildlife Activity Monitoring Report

1. Sambar Deer (Rusa unicolor)

CAM004 | Monitoring highlights: Nocturnal Foraging (18:30 – 04:30) (GMT+7)

This location captures the essential grazing behavior of Sambar deer, the largest cervids in the park, during the cool night hours.

• Species identification: Large deer with coarse, dark brown coats. Rescued individuals are often identified by specific ear notches or monitoring tags.
• Behavioral insight: CAM004 documents a small herd grazing collectively, showcasing the restoration of social structures. They are observed feeding on nutrient-rich grasses, with their heads frequently lifting to scan the horizon, a vital survival instinct. The footage shows them moving in a loose formation, allowing for multiple sets of eyes to watch for potential threats.

2. Wild Boar (Sus scrofa)

CAM004 | Monitoring highlights: Early Night Rooting (20:00 – 23:00) (GMT+7)

The open grassland provides an ideal environment for wild boars to exhibit their role as "ecosystem engineers".

• Species identification: Robust, dark-haired mammals with powerful snouts used for excavating the soil.
• Behavioral insight: CAM004 records a wild boar intensely focused on rooting for tubers and invertebrates beneath the grass surface. This behavior is a key indicator of successful rehabilitation, as it demonstrates the animal's ability to locate and extract natural food sources independently. The "plowing" of the soil also creates micro-habitats for smaller species and aids in seed dispersal.