Tracking spoor and field signs as a zoological research method

Dorfman, Arik; Subach, Aziz; Scharf, Inon

doi:10.1016/j.anbehav.2023.07.006

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“…También puede utilizarse como una forma eficaz de realizar estudios extensos de la vida silvestre (Gese, 2001 ). En algunos casos, cuando los investigadores pretenden registrar un patrón de comportamiento sutil o cuando el animal de estudio es escurridizo, el seguimiento de rastros puede ser el mejor método para registrarlo en lugar de otros avances tecnológicos actuales (Dorfman et al, 2022;Dorfman et al, 2023).…”

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“…Esto limita la mayoría de los estudios de seguimiento en hábitats con la naturaleza de los suelos inadecuados, desafíos que a veces puede abordarse manipulando al sustrato para producir huellas visibles, como aplicar pigmentos sobre este (Liebgold y Dibble, 2011 ). Sin embargo, estos métodos se limitan principalmente a parcelas de estudio pequeñas y controladas, y no pueden aplicarse a estudios de campos abierto a gran escala (Dorfman et al, 2023).…”

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“…Aunque son muchas las técnicas para monitoreo en mamíferos (Sutherland, 2006), debido a la fragilidad de este ecosistema se decide utilizar observación directa rastreo y cámaras trampa. Este se selecciona en primer término, por su forma simple de implementación, lo que se apoya en los resultados fidedignos que este método clásico aporta, y, en segundo lugar, por su bajo requerimiento económico (Dorfman et al, 2023).…”

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Inventario preliminar de mamíferos en tres ejidos de La Reserva de la Biosfera Montes Azules, selva Lacandona, Chiapas, México

García,

Díaz-Larrea,

Silva

et al. 2024

Braz. J. Develop.

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La presencia de ciertos mamíferos es un indicador de la situación de conservación que muchas comunidades ostentan, su evaluación, en diferentes espacios seleccionados bajo ciertos indicadores; aun dentro de una misma zona, evidencian su importancia. En esta investigación, se presentan resultados de los censos de mamíferos realizados en diversos puntos en tres Ejidos de la Reserva de la Biosfera Montes Azules en la selva Lacandona por medio de rastros directos. El estudio se llevó a cabo de septiembre del 2018 a julio de 2019, con un esfuerzo total de muestreo de tres salidas. Se obtuvo un total de 17 especies, distribuidas en 12 familias y 7 órdenes fueron identificadas, al menos un tipo de rastro, directo o indirecto. Los mamíferos más comunes fueron: mapaches, pecaríes y tapires, respectivamente. Mientras que las especies con menor cantidad de avistamientos fueron Dasyprocta punctata, Caluromys derbianus, Nasua narica y Eira barbara, este último en peligro de extinción. El patrón de actividad de especies como el tepezcuintle, mostró hábitos nocturnos y otras como el jaguar solo fueron censados por la presencia de huellas. Algunas especies mostraron diferencias con los patrones mencionados por otros autores, las cuales se relacionan principalmente con la estacionalidad y la disponibilidad de recursos.

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Inventario preliminar de mamíferos en tres ejidos de La Reserva de la Biosfera Montes Azules, selva Lacandona, Chiapas, México

García,

Díaz-Larrea,

Silva

et al. 2024

Braz. J. Develop.

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“…There has been a recent renewal of interest by both academics and governments in integrating traditional local knowledge into the management and monitoring of wildlife (Elbroch et al, 2011;Thompson et al, 2020). Despite being one of the oldest skills developed in human culture (Liebenberg, 1990), tracking has only entered the scientific literature as a formal research method comparatively recently (Dorfman et al, 2023). There is, however, a growing acknowledgement from the scientific research community that tracking is a valuable resource in wildlife research and can complement modern techniques, reflected in a recent and timely review of tracking as a zoological research method (Dorfman et al, 2023).…”

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“…Despite being one of the oldest skills developed in human culture (Liebenberg, 1990), tracking has only entered the scientific literature as a formal research method comparatively recently (Dorfman et al, 2023). There is, however, a growing acknowledgement from the scientific research community that tracking is a valuable resource in wildlife research and can complement modern techniques, reflected in a recent and timely review of tracking as a zoological research method (Dorfman et al, 2023). Below, we present two case studies from our work in the Central Kalahari that showcase how working with skilled local trackers can provide solutions to key challenges faced in monitoring and studying lions.…”

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The crossroads of tradition and modern technology: integrative approaches to studying carnivores in low density ecosystems

Finerty,

Borrego,

Alibhai

et al. 2024

Front. Conserv. Sci.

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The study of large carnivores in semi-arid ecosystems presents inherent challenges due to their low densities, extensive home ranges, and elusive nature. We explore the potential for the synthesis of traditional knowledge (i.e. art of tracking) and modern technology to address challenges in conservation and wildlife research in these challenging environments. Our research focuses on the African lion (Panthera leo) in the Central Kalahari region of Botswana as a model system to demonstrate the potential of this integrative approach. Combining GPS tracking and traditional San trackers’ expertise, we present two case studies: (1) the individual identification of lions via a combination of tracking and footprint analysis and (2) the monitoring of territorial behavior through a combination of GPS technology (i.e. GPS collars and handheld GPS devices) and non-invasive tracking. These approaches enhance our understanding of carnivore ecology as well as support conservation efforts by offering a non-invasive, cost-effective, and highly accurate means of monitoring populations. Our findings underscore the value of merging traditional tracking skills with contemporary analytical and technological developments to offer new insights into the ecology of carnivores in challenging environments. This approach not only improves data collection accuracy and efficiency but also fosters a deeper understanding of wildlife, ensuring the conservation and sustainable management of these species. Our work advocates for the inclusion of indigenous knowledge in conservation science, highlighting its relevance and applicability across various disciplines, thereby broadening the methodologies used to study wildlife, monitor populations, and inform conservation strategies.

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Enhancing endangered species monitoring by lowering data entry requirements with imputation techniques as a preprocessing step for the footprint identification technology (FIT)

Kistner,

Tulowietzki,

Slaney

et al. 2024

Ecological Informatics

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Tracking spoor and field signs as a zoological research method

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Inventario preliminar de mamíferos en tres ejidos de La Reserva de la Biosfera Montes Azules, selva Lacandona, Chiapas, México

Inventario preliminar de mamíferos en tres ejidos de La Reserva de la Biosfera Montes Azules, selva Lacandona, Chiapas, México

The crossroads of tradition and modern technology: integrative approaches to studying carnivores in low density ecosystems

Enhancing endangered species monitoring by lowering data entry requirements with imputation techniques as a preprocessing step for the footprint identification technology (FIT)

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