Animal Trackers
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Identity is vital to any scientific research but it is not always easy to establish, especially with groups of species that look very similar, or those with secretive lifestyles. A number of fascinating techniques are used to establish species’ identities, including recording sounds, monitoring tree damage, DNA analysis, and carbon dating fossil finds. Case studies include: woodpeckers, fur analysis, and identifying bats in flight.
Counting animals is a challenging exercise. Many animals only come out at night. Others are very shy, and have become adept at avoiding people. Some live in remote places where it is difficult for people to observe them. Technology helps to make animal surveys easier. Examples include using satellite imaging to count whales and setting traps to count amphibians.
With so many species of animals becoming endangered, it has never been more important to learn about their habitat requirements, population trends, migration routes, and diets. Only by understanding more about these needs and trends can scientists produce effective conservation programs. The Animal Trackers books link the exciting, cutting-edge technology that conservationists now use with the animals’ lives and ecology.
With so many species of animals becoming endangered, it has never been more important to learn about their habitat requirements, population trends, migration routes, and diets. Only by understanding more about these needs and trends can scientists produce effective conservation programs. The Animal Trackers books link the exciting, cutting-edge technology that conservationists now use with the animals’ lives and ecology.
It is hard enough getting a complete picture of how the most common animals - domestic pets, for example - behave. However, this is tougher still for creatures that are active at night, such as many species of cats, live in remote regions, or live in the top of the tree canopy. Zoologists have developed a variety of techniques to conduct behavioural studies including remote sensing, cameras and video cameras, and webcams.
It is hard enough getting a complete picture of how the most common animals - domestic pets, for example - behave. However, this is tougher still for creatures that are active at night, such as many species of cats, live in remote regions, or live in the top of the tree canopy. Zoologists have developed a variety of techniques to conduct behavioural studies including remote sensing, cameras and video cameras, and webcams.
Much technology described in the other four books is to assist in the conservation of animal species. Getting information on numbers, behaviour, and movements helps identify environmental problems that need to be addressed. Sometimes scientists have to intervene to boost animal populations. In addition to traditional methods for doing this, several fascinating new techniques have been developed including satellite imagery to identify and stop illegal logging and drones to identify and stop wildlife poaching.