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Rat in a Cage: Trappability of Urban Norway Rats (Rattus norvegicus)

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2019
Understanding the local ecology of urban Norway rats (Rattus norevgicus) is necessary to inform effective rat mitigation strategies. While Capture-Mark-Recapture (CMR) methods can be used to acquire such ecological information (e.g., abundance, movement ...
Kaylee A. Byers, Kaylee A. Byers, Kaylee A. Byers, Michael J. Lee, Michael J. Lee, Julie J. Bidulka, David M. Patrick, David M. Patrick, Chelsea G. Himsworth, Chelsea G. Himsworth, Chelsea G. Himsworth   +10 more
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Monitoring feral pigs (Sus scrofa): Complementarity between autonomous sensing methods increases detection probability

Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation, EarlyView.
Invasive alien species are a major threat for biodiversity worldwide and effective monitoring is paramount to inform management. In this study we used a multi‐season occupancy model to assess probability of detection between camera traps and passive acoustic recorders for feral pigs (Sus scrofa) during 1 year of data collection.
Marina D. A. Scarpelli, Stewart Macdonald, Maryam Golchin, Simon Linke, Jens G. Froese   +4 more
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Historical remote sensing highlights long‐term persistence of Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) colonies

Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation, EarlyView.
Remote sensing can reveal population dynamics of Antarctic penguin colonies. In this study, we analyze emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) guano stains in remote sensing imagery and discover colony presence predating known records for 18 colonies across Antarctica.
Martynas Bielinis, Michelle LaRue, Benjamin M. Kraemer, Catalina Munteanu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

An integrated model improves inferences about survival in the Mojave desert tortoise

Endangered Species Research
The Mojave desert tortoise Gopherus agassizii experienced population declines during recent decades, which have persisted despite its designation as a federally protected species.
SJ Hromada, B Folt, KT Shoemaker, M Standen, A Parsons, LJ Allison, J Dougherty, KK Drake, TC Esque, MA Walden, J Freilich, JE Lovich, AM McLuckie, CI Mitchell, MS Vamstad, AG Vandergast, EA Hunter, KE Nussear, BG Dickson   +18 more
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Deep learning‐based super‐resolution reconstruction and improved YOLOv9 for efficient benthos detection: a case study at Lake Hamana, Japan

Remote Sensing in Ecology and Conservation, EarlyView.
This study presents a UAV‐based framework that integrates deep learning‐based super‐resolution reconstruction and an enhanced YOLO detector to improve centimetre‐scale benthic organism monitoring. Using hermit crabs in Lake Hamana, a coastal lagoon in Japan, as a case study, the method substantially enhanced small‐object detection performance ...
Fan Zhao, Bangzhang Ma, Dianhan Xi, Jiaqi Wang, Yijia Chen, Yongying Liu, Xinlei Shao, Mowen Zhang, Guocheng Zhang, Jundong Chen, Katsunori Mizuno   +10 more
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Bond‐slip modeling for reinforced concrete beam‐column joints with plain reinforcement bars: Insights from numerical validation

Structural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract The previous seismic events indicated the vulnerability of old reinforced concrete (RC) structures against earthquakes due to the absence of seismic detailing and capacity design specifications in such buildings. In this context, beam‐column joints (BCJ) of the existing RC structures built before the 1970s have exhibited poor structural ...
Peyman Sabbahfar, José Melo, Humberto Varum, Hugo Rodrigues   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Growth rates and age at adult size of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) in the Mediterranean Sea, estimated through capture-mark-recapture records

Scientia Marina, 2009
Growth rates of the juvenile phase of loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) were estimated for the first time in the Mediterranean Sea from capture-mark-recapture records. Thirty-eight turtles were released from Italian coasts and re-encountered after 1.0-
Paolo Casale, Antonios D. Mazaris, Daniela Freggi, Carola Vallini, Roberto Argano   +4 more
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A comparison of thermal drones and camera trap population estimates for Sitka black‐tailed deer in Alaska

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
One of the most difficult challenges for wildlife managers is reliably estimating wildlife populations. Camera traps combined with spatial capture–recapture (SCR) models are a popular tool for population estimation. They have limitations, however, including long data processing times.
Shannon P. Finnegan, Amael Hinojo, Sarah Monod, William A. Wall, Peter Olsen, Maximilian L. Allen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A high‐altitude thermal infrared method for estimating moose abundance and demography in Rocky Mountain National Park, USA

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Resource managers require accurate estimates of large herbivore abundance and demography to maintain ecological integrity. Common methods to count these species, including observations from low altitude helicopter flights, may conflict with other protected area management objectives and struggle to produce precise estimates for more cryptic species. To
Hanem G. Abouelezz, N. Thompson Hobbs
wiley   +1 more source

A framework for the ethical use of animal‐borne devices in post‐release monitoring following rehabilitation

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Rehabilitation and release contribute to conservation efforts for threatened species. Ensuring that these efforts are effective requires a good understanding of the factors which determine survival and integration of released animals into wild populations.
Jessica Harvey‐Carroll, Daire Carroll, Cara-Marie Trivella, Ellen Connelly   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source