Software Engineer Develops Online Early Warning System for Wildlife Attacks
Summary
Indian software engineer Mudasir Ali has launched Wildping, a free online early warning system that alerts people about nearby bear, leopard and other wildlife sightings in the Himalayan region. The platform aims to reduce deaths and injuries in Kashmir, where human-wildlife conflict has risen sharply.
Key Points
- Mudasir Ali created Wildping after his mother died in a bear attack in Kashmir.
- The free website lets users report wildlife sightings and sends alerts to people in nearby risk areas.
- The system is meant to help protect homes, farms, schools and children’s routes in the Himalayan region.
- Wildlife attacks have increased in Kashmir, with the Himalayan black bear responsible for most deaths and injuries.
