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Understanding how invasive species like Opuntia alter animal behaviour is vital - these behavioural changes can have serious consequences for the ecosystem and for local communities.
Peter.StewartAbout Prickly Pear Project Kenya
Prickly pear cacti (Opuntia sp.) are one of the worst invasive plants in East Africa. We are a team of researchers from Durham University (UK) and Mpala Research Centre (Kenya) using camera traps to understand how Opuntia affects the habitat use of medium to large mammal species. This research has important implications for human-wildlife conflict and the future spread of the cactus.
By classifying the animals in our camera trap photos, you are helping us to understand the impacts of Opuntia so that we can predict and manage them more effectively.