New satellite launched from space to save lives of cheetahs, rhinos and elephants

A revolutionary satellite network is enabling scientists to monitor wildlife behaviour from orbit in an effort to protect endangered species such as cheetahs, rhinos and elephants from poachers. Dubbed the "Internet of Animals", the Icarus system tracks animal movements on a global scale, allowing conservationists to identify when human intruders enter protected areas. Researchers at Okambara Elephant Lodge, a private wildlife reserve 100 miles from Namibia's capital Windhoek, have been conducti