AR gaming app brings wild animals to life

Nairobi startup hopes its app will educate gamers about animal habits and the danger of extinction.

Kenya29 Nov 2017

Conservation game | Photo source Internet of Elephants

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In the past 40 years, the world has lost 50 percent of its wildlife thanks to poaching and environmental upset. Despite most people’s love for animals, many still know little about their favourite wild creatures. Nairobi-based Internet of Elephants – a play on the commonly used phrase Internet of Things – has launched its gaming app Safari Central, which aims to educate users and make conservation fun for all.

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