Simba: AI for Asiatic Lion Conservation

SIMBA is an AI-powered conservation tool introduced by the Gujarat Forest Department to support the protection of Asiatic lions. The system uses facial recognition and data analytics to track individual lions, monitor health patterns, and respond swiftly to threats. By leveraging artificial intelligence, SIMBA enhances data-driven wildlife management, enabling timely interventions and long-term planning. This initiative highlights how emerging technologies can strengthen biodiversity conservation, support ecological research, and improve the effectiveness of wildlife protection programmes in India, especially in ecologically sensitive habitats like the Gir Forest.