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Camera trap use in the study of black‐footed cats ( Felis nigripes )
Author(s) -
Sliwa Alexander,
Wilson Beryl,
Lawrenz Arne,
Lamberski Nadine,
Herrick Jason,
Küsters Martina
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
african journal of ecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1365-2028
pISSN - 0141-6707
DOI - 10.1111/aje.12564
Subject(s) - felis , camera trap , cats , trap (plumbing) , geography , interspecific competition , feral cat , ecology , zoology , biology , habitat , felis catus , computer science , predation , meteorology , embedded system
The use of camera traps as research tools for the study of black‐footed cats at refuge entrances is detailed. This provided information on interspecific relationships with aardwolves. When operated with care they served to obtain ecological information on black‐footed cats, including behavioural and reproductive data. Camera traps were also used to monitor the behaviour and welfare of recently anesthetised and recovered study individuals to keep further disturbances to a minimum.