More than 36,156 hours of acoustic monitoring and no gunshots detected. These are the key results of the 22nd deployment of WCS's Elephant Listening Project in and around Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park.
Between August 2025 and April 2026, 46 acoustic units recorded continuous data across a 1,250 km² monitoring grid covering part of the national park, the Kabo forest concession, and a safari zone. The network is designed with 50 acoustic sensors, randomly distributed at a density of one unit every 5 km², to continuously monitor forest elephants and human activities.
Beyond collecting sounds, this long-term scientific monitoring provides critical information for conservation. It helps researchers understand elephant movements, identify sensitive areas, and guide eco-guard patrols where they are needed most.