We all remember the sad images of dogs and cats sitting on rooftops or hanging out windows after Hurricane Katrina. Though heartbreaking, families often feel that they have no choice but to leave their pets behind when a disaster strikes; however, if the family has a plan, most pets can be saved. The American Society
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Just off the coast of Los Angeles, a group of blue whales have started to feed near the largest port in the United States. This creates an interesting sight for tourists and inhabitants of Los Angeles, but with all of the container ships going back and forth each day, the whales are in danger of
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A 15 month old male mountain lion being tracked by park officials at the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California was struck by a car and killed while attempting to cross the 405 freeway. The lion had been fitted with the GPS tracking device when he was just 3 weeks old. Park officials
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Qualcomm, a company that typically provides technology solutions behind-the-scenes for smart phones and other portable devices, is entering the pet tracking industry. Snaptracs, a Qualcomm subsidiary, is launching a GPS tracking system for pets, called Tagg. The launch is expected in late September 2011, and although rare, isn’t completely out of character for this technology
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For $199.99, you can guarantee your pet is safe with the Tagg Pet Tracker, which puts to use Verizon’s wireless network. This GPS tracking device consists of a tag for their collar and docking station, and is designed only for pets over 10 pounds. Simply place the tag on their collar, and begin receiving alerts
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Gone are the days when a lost dog meant a brokenhearted family or a lost kitty meant a little girl cried herself to sleep. Pets have benefited from being fitted with microchips for a number of years now, but with the advent of GPS tracking a family can immediately know the whereabouts of a beloved
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According to a report by Alaska Public Radio, the Alaska Iditarod is in full force, and as of March 14, 2011, is on day nine. Regardless of the outcome of the race, some believe that 2011 will shape up to be the year of the GPS at the Iditarod. 2011 is the first year that
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For the first time in its 39 year history, the legendary Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race will allow its competitors to use GPS tracking systems to help navigate the trails and track their progress. The new tracking technology will help improve safety conditions of the race, as well as providing fans with statistics throughout the
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In the United States alone there are 496 animal species that are considered endangered. Whether due to ignorance concerning how to protect these animals or out of a cold-hearted desire to make money off their dead skins, people are creating an environment in which the world’s rarest and most beautiful animals are struggling to survive.
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Researchers have found GPS tracking devices useful in gathering information on many species of wildlife, from Kenyan lions to Bengal tigers. Conservationist programs all over the world have discovered the value of these tiny information gatherers. These amazing devices are satellite powered, and are unique because they function in almost any location in the world.
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