Scientists have begun using artificial intelligence to monitor endangered species in the most remote corners of the planet. One prime example is a project aimed at protecting spider monkeys in Costa Rica. Biologist Jenna Lawson installed 350 audio monitors in the forests of the Osa Peninsula to record the sounds of nature and observe the behavior of these rare animals. The data collected proved too voluminous to analyze manually. However, AI trained to recognize the cries of the spider monkeys was able to quickly process the information and identify the routes of their movements. This approach was part of one of the largest acoustic studies of wildlife in the world, beginning in 2021. Inspired by the project's success, Microsoft scientists are developing a new device called Sparrow. It will be able to operate in remote areas for long periods of time using solar power and energy-efficient chips. The device will transmit data via satellites, which will make it possible to monitor ecosystems without disturbing their natural state. Testing of the new device is planned in the jungles of Colombia, and in the future it is planned to install similar devices on all continents, including the Amazon rainforest and the savannahs of Africa