Camera trap use in the study of black‐footed cats (Felis nigripes). (29th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sliwa, Alexander; Wilson, Beryl; Lawrenz, Arne; Lamberski, Nadine; Herrick, Jason; Küsters, Martina
• Other Names: Bahaa‐el‐din Laila guestEditor.; Cusack Jeremy guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: African journal of ecology. Volume 56:Number 4(2018)
• Page Start: 895
• Page End: 897
• Publication Date: 2018-11-29
• Subjects: Zoology -- Africa -- Periodicals; Ecology -- Africa -- Periodicals; Wildlife management -- Africa -- Periodicals; Zoology -- Africa, East -- Periodicals; Ecology -- Africa, East -- Periodicals; Wildlife management -- Africa, East -- Periodicals; 577
• DOI: 10.1111/aje.12564
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0141-6707

Abstract

Abstract: 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.