Why Camera Traps Fail to Detect a Semi-Aquatic Mammal: Activation Devices as Possible Cause

ABSTRACT Camera-trapping represents a powerful tool in wildlife research, particularly when dealing with elusive and rare species such as otters (Lutraspp.). Nevertheless, detection problems arise when trying to detect otters with camera traps. We hypothesized that the temperature difference between...

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Veröffentlicht in:Wildlife Society Bulletin (2011-). - Wildlife Society. - 39(2015), 1, Seite 193-196
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Veröffentlicht: 2015
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Wildlife Society Bulletin (2011-)
Schlagworte:camera-trapping infrared sensor Lutra lutra semi-aquatic mammals thermoregulation Biological sciences Applied sciences Physical sciences