What could help protect endangered rhinos from even the most nefarious of poachers? A 24/7, real-time monitoring device that syncs rhinos up directly with the teams that want to protect them. A spy cam-style monitoring device, called Protect RAPID (Real-time Anti-Poaching Intelligence Device) and invented by British scientist Paul O’Donoghue and animal conservation non-profit Protect, aims to protect endangered black rhino populations—and eventually other species—from poachers. The device combines a GPS satellite collar with a heart rate monitor and a video camera embedded in the rhino’s horn, allowing monitoring teams to keep an eye on their charges remotely and step in when danger strikes.

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