# AI sentries achieve near-100% success in Kerala wildlife conflict zones 2026-08-07T13:48:31+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Kerala’s Forest Department has deployed AI-driven ‘Farmguard’ digital sentries across six high-risk forest fringes, reporting a near-100% success rate in deterring wild animals. The units use night-vision cameras and machine learning to identify species like elephants, leopards, and bears within a 200-metre radius, then trigger alerts via SMS, WhatsApp, and Telegram to forest teams. An acoustic defence system cycles through varied sounds, from machine gun fire to low-frequency infrasound, to prevent habituation. Villagers in Kulathupuzha say elephant incursions have stopped since installation two months ago. Officials note challenges: the system works best on flat terrain, dust and canopy affect performance, and long-term durability remains unproven. Expansion to more hotspots is under consideration. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: AI, Farmguard, forest management, Human-wildlife conflict, Kerala, technology Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ai-sentries-achieve-near-100-success-in-kerala-wildlife-conflict-zones/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ai-sentries-achieve-near-100-success-in-kerala-wildlife-conflict-zones/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.