The Capture - Recapture Technique Flashcards
1
Q
What is it used for?
A
Is used to estimate the population of a animal species
2
Q
What is the Method?
A
- Captured
- Animals are marked
- They are released
- Another sample of the species is captured
3
Q
What are the rules of Capture-Recapture technique?
A
- Must have time to mix in with the rest of the population
- Marking does not affect the chance of survival
- Does not affect the chances of recapture
