Specialist Techniques Flashcards
Image databases
Uses
Taxa
Can identify individuals
Tell us size ,population, life span , social gatherings
Zebra, whale shark, dolphin fin marks
Motion sensitive camera
Used for habitat monitoring
Detect activity
Work well in night
Nesting eagles
CCTV
Tell us behaviours in a best of underground
Used in zoos to keep an eye on the animals
Marking
Give info on movements and life span
Sharks, whales, turtles, elephants
eDNA
Can identify species, gene pools, genetic relationships
Identify endangered species ( birds)
Auditory monitoring
Identify species, abundance, activity , mating , playing
Dolphins, bats
Position marking
Info about individuals or species
GPS are commonly used
Goelocstor tags are small and collect data on light and time
Sharks, African wildlife