Animal tracking methods encompass a range of technologies and analytical approaches used to monitor the spatial and temporal movements of individual animals or populations. Techniques include conventional tagging, radio telemetry (VHF), satellite telemetry (e.g., Argos, GPS), biologging (accelerometers, depth sensors, temperature, heart rate), and automated detection systems such as passive integrated transponders (PIT) and camera traps. Data from these devices are integrated with geographic information systems (GIS), state-space models, and movement ecology frameworks to infer habitat use, migration routes, behavior, and responses to environmental variation, enabling quantitative assessments of spatial ecology, demography, and conservation status.
Despite being one of the largest animals on the planet, the limited population and vast territory of the North Atlantic right whale make tracking these behemoths challenging. Yet, accurate predictions of their distribution—and ...
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When the next pandemic threat looms, help may come from an unexpected source: wild animals. In a new study led by Prof. Ran Nathan from the Movement Ecology Lab at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, researchers propose a ...
Ecology
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Specialized drones are making it easier to find and monitor some of Victoria's most elusive and endangered animals in native forests, according to new research.
Ecology
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Whale watching is a popular pastime on coastlines around the world. Cetaceans like blue whales, humpbacks, and orcas can be seen in the wild, and their characteristics are well categorized in science and popular culture. ...
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Sep 9, 2025
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During a tiger survey at a wildlife sanctuary in India, conservationists noticed a "large-sized" mammal. The brief glimpse intrigued them and led them to set up more trail cameras for a better look at the "smooth-coated" ...
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Satellite tracking of New Zealand southern right whales, or tohorā, has revealed a key feeding location about 500kms south of Australia that needs to be protected, University of Auckland scientists say.
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Many of the collared wolves roaming Colorado shifted east over the last month, according to a new map of their locations released Wednesday.
Plants & Animals
Aug 28, 2025
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Mortalities at poisoned carcasses significantly contribute to the population decline of many vulture species. As vultures employ social strategies and follow each other in their search for food, one poisoned carcass can kill ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 26, 2025
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Black mambas, Africa's fastest and most feared snakes, can be a key player in tracking pollution, while at the same time keeping ecosystems healthy.
Plants & Animals
Aug 19, 2025
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Australian southern right whales visit a broader range of foraging habitats compared to the neighboring New Zealand population, according to a team of international researchers.
Ecology
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