Identification of nesting phase in tortoise populations by neural networks. Extended Abstract

The extinction of the tortoises is a critical problem on global scale. The most useful technique to assist their population growth was identified in the rescue of the eggs in order to protect the hatchlings during their first year of life. We propose an autonomous system based on input delay neural network that can automatically recognize the activity of the tortoise by analyzing signals recorded with a 2-axis accelerometer. Particularly the model is able to recognize the excavation of a nest. This research represents a good initial point to create an autonomous and complete system to localize nests in order to rescue eggs.