The use of camera traps for wildlife research and monitoring is increasing and this is yielding significant observations at an accelerating pace. Yet many potentially valuable observations are overlooked, misinterpreted or withheld. Using our first-ever images of a wild African golden cat (Caracal aurata) catching prey, we consider practical challenges and opportunities for more effective image management systems. In particular we highlight the benefits of online image archives and assessments.
Journal article
African golden cats, citizen science, and serendipity: tapping the camera trap revolution
South African Journal of Wildlife Research, Vol.43(1), pp.74-78
2013
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- Title
- African golden cats, citizen science, and serendipity: tapping the camera trap revolution
- Creators
- Douglas Sheil - Southern Cross UniversityBadru Mugerwa - Mbarara University of Science and TechnologyEric H Fegraus - Conservation International, U.S.A
- Publication Details
- South African Journal of Wildlife Research, Vol.43(1), pp.74-78
- Identifiers
- 2890; 991012821519102368
- Academic Unit
- School of Environment, Science and Engineering; Forest Research Centre; Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Resource Type
- Journal article