Best Temperature Sensor and Microcontroller for Animal Detection Project

The discussion centers on selecting an appropriate temperature sensor and microcontroller for an animal detection project. Clarification is needed regarding the project's goal: whether it aims to identify specific animal species by temperature or merely detect the presence of warm-blooded animals. It is noted that temperature alone is insufficient to distinguish animal types, as dogs and cats have body temperatures higher than humans, but precise identification by temperature is unlikely without veterinary expertise. The conversation highlights the importance of defining detection conditions (day/night), distinguishing animals from humans, and filtering out false positives from non-living heat sources such as sun-warmed objects or vehicle engines. No specific sensor or microcontroller models are recommended, and the discussion emphasizes the need for clearer project requirements before hardware selection.
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