Release notes for August 6, 2025
Wildbook 10.8.0 features a new user interface and API for bulk import, addressing issues with the user experience, data validation, and performance in the previous version of bulk import. The new API also lays the groundwork for work on automated data import pipelines and integration with other platforms.
You can view the full changelog here: Comparing 10.7.2...10.8.0 · WildMeOrg/Wildbook · GitHub
Wildbook DOI for August release
Bulk Import Updates
- New bulk import UI and API #1178
- Update fields and help page link in Wildbook Standard Format template #1121
- Added numbers to the bulk import table #1075
- Can now update location ID for all encounters in a bulk import #1058
- Export filter for bulk imports #1055
- Added Bulk Import field
Encounter.measurementX.samplingProtocol#1009 - Displays bulk import workflow in set language #833
- GPS coordinates now validated in bulk import #751
- Check both Name and ID fields for locationID selection in bulk import identification #709
- Updated bulk import fields with Occurrence in the name to Sighting #637
- Bulk import validates imported fields #317
- Show a warning when Encounter.submitterID field is invalid during bulk import #304
Development updates
- Pre-processing for occurrence ID is different between bulk import and in the product #1057
- Fixed issue that prevented detection jobs from completing #1188
- Deprecated Manage My Accounts page #1154
- When one body and one part annotation are detected, leave them as part of the same encounter #1162
- Added CXL logo to email header for password resets #1157
- Switch Shepherd used to current one #1164
- Fixed missing iaClass values for manual annotation #1165
- Fixed pre-processing discrepancy for occurrence/sighting IDs #1177
- Fixed issue that prevented matches from completing #1167
- Fixed tag name in collaboration emails #1176
- Secured Encounter metadata from displaying in browser inspection console when signed out #1189
- Quick search can find individuals using encounter IDs #1175