Analysis of Logistic Regression Regularization in Wild Elephant Classification with VGG-16 Feature Extraction

Abstract

The research article explores the intersection of image-based wildlife classification and logistic regression regularization, focusing on the classification of wild elephant species. It begins by highlighting the significance of ecological research in biodiversity monitoring and conservation and introduces Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) as potent tools for feature extraction from images. The VGG-16 model is particularly emphasized for its ability to capture hierarchical representations of visual features crucial for classification tasks. The integration of VGG-16 feature extraction with logistic regression regularization is proposed as a compelling approach, offering a balance between sophisticated feature representation and efficient classification algorithms. The literature review delves into image-based wildlife classification, emphasizing the role of CNNs, especially VGG-16, in extracting discriminative features. It discusses the fusion of VGG-16 features with logistic regression and the challenges in this field, such as dataset annotation and environmental variability. The method section outlines the dataset acquisition, feature extraction using the VGG-16 architecture, and model configuration using logistic regression with lasso and ridge regularization. The process of finding the optimal regularization parameter (lambda) and model evaluation through cross-validation is detailed. Results showcase the optimal lambda values for lasso and ridge regularization and compare the performance of logistic lasso and logistic ridge models. Misclassification analysis reveals factors influencing classification accuracy, including feature variability and contextual complexity. The discussion reflects on the implications of the findings, emphasizing the importance of lambda selection and addressing challenges in wildlife classification. It suggests avenues for further research, such as advanced modeling techniques and feature engineering approaches. In conclusion, the study contributes to advancing wildlife classification efforts by leveraging state-of-the-art techniques and sheds light on opportunities to enhance classification accuracy in wildlife conservation.