Cat Tien Live Patrol CAM003

Deep within Cat Tien National Park, CAM003 overlooks a unique transition zone where dense secondary forest gradually gives way to an open grassland clearing. From this elevated vantage point, the camera captures a wide, panoramic view of a key wildlife corridor - frequently used by grazing animals and forest birds moving between shelter and open space.

Streaming live 24/7, CAM003 offers a real-time window into the rhythms of the wild, from the first light of dawn to the stillness of night. The footage is raw and unedited, presenting nature exactly as it unfolds.

In the next phase, CAM003 will be integrated with Katien AI Sentinel - an intelligent monitoring system powered by high-precision cameras, a dedicated AI server, and custom-built algorithms tailored specifically for Cat Tien National Park. As you watch, the system will automatically identify and label wildlife on screen, while continuously generating data to support biodiversity research and conservation efforts.

Wildlife Activity Monitoring Report

CAM003 | Date: March 25 2026 | Timestamp: 15:49:08 – 15:50:16 (GMT+7)

A group of wild boars emerges into the open grassland in the late afternoon - a time when the heat begins to ease and activity across the landscape starts to pick up.

As they move, a few individuals briefly lower their heads to sniff and root through the soil, using their strong snouts to search for food such as roots, insects, and fallen fruits. This behaviour doesn’t only help them feed but also contributes to turning over the soil, supporting nutrient cycling in the ecosystem.

The group moves with a loose but coordinated structure. Larger individuals set the pace, while younger boars stay close to the center, keeping up as the group pushes forward. Even while moving, they remain alert, balancing feeding with awareness of their surroundings.

Their quick movement across the open grassland can be explained by several factors. In exposed areas like this, visibility is high and cover is limited, so moving fast helps reduce vulnerability - especially for younger individuals. Staying close as a group also strengthens protection, allowing them to move as a unit and avoid separation.

In some cases, this burst of speed may be triggered by a disturbance, such as a sudden noise, human presence, or a potential predator. Wild boars are highly responsive, and when one reacts, the rest tend to follow immediately.

It may also simply reflect a natural shift in activity. Late afternoon is when many animals begin moving between resting and feeding areas, and this group could be relocating to a safer or more resource-rich spot before nightfall.

CAM003 | Date: January 14 2026 | Timestamp: 15:37:49 – 15:38:56 (GMT+7)

As the sun begins to dip and the heat of the day breaks, the grasslands play host to Vietnam’s most iconic bird - the Green Peafowl.

• Species identification: From mid-afternoon, the Vietnamese Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) often emerges into the clearings between the high grass.
• Behavioral insight: The birds use this time to forage for seeds and insects before finding a high branch to roost for the night. Seeing their emerald plumage against the golden "elephant grass" is one of the most cinematic moments captured on our live network.

CAM003 | Date: January 12 2026 | Timestamp: 17:21:09 – 17:22:08 (GMT+7)

This camera reveals a specific ecological rhythm. Unlike other areas of the park, the tall grass sanctuary is most vibrant during the twilight hours of early morning and late afternoon.

• Sambar deer: The heavy, dark silhouettes of Sambar Deer are frequent stars of this feed. They favor this area because the high, thick grass provides both a rich food source and immediate camouflage.
• Mouse-deer: Look closely near the bottom of the frame. The dense undergrowth is the perfect playground for the Cheo cheo, one of the world's smallest hoofed mammals. They are notoriously shy, but CAM003 captures them darting between the grass stalks.
• Nocturnal visitors: While the Sambars vanish at night, we occasionally record barking deer (Muntjacs) passing through. However, they appear only in small numbers, treating this area as a transit path rather than a permanent feeding ground.

Interestingly, CAM003 rarely records these species grazing at night. The data suggests they utilize this thick cover primarily during the day (especially around 7-8 AM and 5 PM), likely retreating into deeper forest cover once total darkness falls.

CAM003 | Date: January 11 2026 | Timestamp: 21:45:26 – 21:46:19 (GMT+7)

This open wetland margin becomes an active nocturnal gathering ground for ground-dwelling birds such as the lapwings.

• Lapwing flock: At approximately 21:45, CAM003 records a cohesive flock of nearly ten lapwings, moving together across the clearing. Their compact formation and synchronized pacing suggest a strong group dynamic rather than solitary foraging.
• Behavioral insight: The birds are observed actively foraging along the wet ground, making short, rapid movements while frequently pausing to scan their surroundings. Occasional alert postures indicate heightened vigilance. The presence of a relatively large flock at this hour suggests the area functions as a safe night-time feeding zone.