IoT -Based Wild Animals Monitoring and Alert System Using ESP-32 CAM
Mr. Puri Santosh Sambhaji
Crop damage caused by wild animals is a serious problem for farmers, especially in rural and forest-adjacent areas. Traditional protection methods such as manual guarding, scarecrows, and fencing are often ineffective, unsafe, or costly. This paper presents an IoT-based Wild Animal Monitoring and Alert System that uses an ESP32-CAM module, PIR motion sensor, buzzer, and Telegram-based alert mechanism to provide real-time detection, visual confirmation, and immediate deterrence. The system captures images when motion is detected, alerts farmers instantly through a mobile application, and activates a buzzer to scare animals away. The proposed system is low-cost, easy to deploy, and suitable for small and medium farms.