The Ngamo Lion Tracker app is exactly what it sounds like. . . It allows local farmers to track lion populations to help avoid human/lion conflicts. Upon downloading the app, the consumer will see the homepage with prompts to either log in or sign up. After creating an account, the user will proceed to choosing their country. The map of Africa is clickable and users can pinch to zoom. When a country is selected, the country will be highlighted in orange. The user will be prompted to select yes/no to verify that the country selected is correct. Other features of the app include a page of group forums, where locals can post and answer questions regarding lion populations and conservation. Groups range from “lion 101” for the basics to “teachers only” for teachers to share conservation education teaching methods. There is also an overview page of local lion sightings in one’s country. At a glance, the viewer can see what city the sighting occurred in, how many lions there were and who it was reported by. Users can also fill out a form to report their own lion sighting. They will be prompted to provide information regarding their country, province, number of lions and the gender, time of day and they have the ability to type additional comments. Each user has their own profile homepage that is available to all viewers. In this sense, the app also functions as a social media site allowing others to connect.
This work was influenced by my time as a volunteer with African Lion & Environmental Research Trust and African Impact.
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