# Camera-Trap Photography Smithsonian Wild Invites You to Explore Real-Time Wildlife By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-03-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smithsonian-wild References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/03/rare-animals-on-automated-cameras-online/) & [siwild.si.edu](http://siwild.si.edu/index.cfm) Smithsonian Wild is an amazing website that features pictures taken from jungles and far-off places where animals roam free and are rarely seen by humans. The photos are taken by [motion-triggered camera traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hum-bloom) that have been used in [animal research](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vital-ground-foundation) all around the world. The cameras are attached to trees, branches and cliffs to capture images of these majestic creatures. When the camera senses the animal's body heat, the picture is taken. Smithsonian Wild is bringing pictures to the Internet that would normally only be seen by scientists. As of now, the Smithsonian Wild website has over 200,000 images of wild animals to look through. Smithsonian Wild hopes that "while you are being entertained by the amazing photographs, you will also learn about the animals, their [diverse habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-blocks) and what is being done to conserve them." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Real-time Wildlife Photography:** Opportunity to capture and share real-time images of wildlife using motion-triggered camera traps. - **Online Wildlife Exploration:** The rise of websites and platforms that allow people to explore and learn about wild animals from the comfort of their homes. - **Conservation Education:** Using photography and online platforms to educate the public about diverse habitats and conservation efforts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wildlife Photography:** Innovations in camera trap technology and online platforms create new opportunities for wildlife photographers. - **Eco-tourism:** Integrating camera trap photography into eco-tourism experiences, offering unique and educational wildlife encounters. - **Education and Outreach:** Utilizing camera trap photography and online platforms for educational initiatives and public awareness campaigns about wildlife conservation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bioaccoustic Wildlife Monitoring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundscapes-to-landscapes.md) - [Smart Hummingbird Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feathersnap-hummingbird-feeder.md) - [Animal-Perspective Video Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaging-system-1.md) - [Interactive Transparency Tracking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparency-tracking-tool.md) - [Debris-Reporting Wildlife Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/debrireporting-wildlife-app.md) - [Wildlife Trafficker-Thwarting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildlife-traffickerthwarting-app.md) - [Virtual National Park Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-national-park.md) - [Animal-Indexing Camera Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xplra-10.md) - [Immersive Digital Forests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamlab-1.md)