Elephant Collars
Long-life collars for African savannah, Asian, and forest elephants, plus lighter calf and post-release deployments.
Overview
Savannah Tracking elephant collars are built for the largest land animals and the longest deployments. Models cover African savannah elephants, Asian elephants, and forest elephants, with lighter builds available for calves and post-release monitoring.
Each collar combines GPS positioning with a tri-axis accelerometer, uploading data over GSM or Iridium satellite. VHF and UHF telemetry beacons support ground tracking, while geo-fencing and mortality or abnormal-behaviour alerts keep field teams informed. Recent movements can be viewed directly in Google Earth through automatically updated network links.
As reference points, a standard model weighs around 14 kg with an expected life of 8 years, and a forest model around 8 kg with 4 years, at specified reporting schedules. Exact configurations are tailored to each project.
Key Features
- check_circle GSM or Iridium data upload
- check_circle GPS with tri-axis accelerometer
- check_circle VHF and UHF telemetry beacons
- check_circle Geo-fencing, mortality and abnormal-behaviour alerts
- check_circle Standard ~14 kg / up to 8 yr • forest ~8 kg / up to 4 yr (schedule-dependent)
Full Specifications
Lifespan & Weight
- Standard 4 D-cell model (≈14 kg): around 5 years
- Forest 2 D-cell model (≈8 kg): around 2.5 years
- Figures at 24 positions and 4 data reports per day, excluding solar input
- GPS boards are identical across models, but differ in the number of primary cells, belting type, and counterweight
Power Supply
- Combination of primary and rechargeable batteries with seamless transition between sources
- Solar charging adds power, with primary batteries as guaranteed backup
- Reliable power under challenging and varying field conditions
Geo-Fencing & Alarms
- User-definable point, line and polygon geo-fences with automated email alerts on zone violation
- Automated mortality and abnormal-behaviour alarms via on-board accelerometer
- RF beacon for integration with the LionShield HWC alarm system
Drop-Off Option
- Collars can be supplied with a timed drop-off, programmable for release up to 5 years from deployment
Specifications summarised from the product datasheet. Download the PDF above for full detail.
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