Why Microphones Are Being Placed in Rainforests

The Rainforest Connection's Guardian system, initially developed to detect illegal logging using upcycled smartphones, has evolved into a sophisticated bioacoustic monitoring platform. Now active in ten countries, it uses custom hardware to capture real-time audio data for both conservation efforts and scientific research. The system's data is accessible to the public through mobile apps, allowing users to listen to rainforest sounds and aiding in the protection of these vital ecosystems.