Geographic Scope: Philippines
Wildlife Alert
Wildlife Alert wasdesigned for military personnel, who often purchasewildlife products as souvenirs, to determine if a productis made from a protected species. Both the United States Department of Defense and Wildlife Conservation Society agreed to make the app available to the public in an effort to better combat illegal trade, particularly in Afghanistan. The app’s database allows for over 75 species to be identified, including all species of cat from around the world. Despite its ease of use, it doesn’t allow users to report the vendor. It does, however, inform and raise awareness of the types of items that could potentially be confiscated.