Identification and Density Estimation of American Martens (Martes americana) Using a Novel Camera-Trap Method
Camera-traps are increasingly used to estimate wildlife abundance, yet few studies exist for small-sized carnivores or comparing efficacy against traditional methods. We developed a camera-trap to identify the unique ventral patches of American martens (Martes americana). Our method was designed to:...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-01-01
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Series: | Diversity |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/8/1/3 |