Cameras and wildlife preservation have tons of things in common and at the top of the list is the ever present tourist. There is no other combination that even comes closer to perfection like the tourist, a camera and wildlife conservation across the globe.
Although in most cases this triple threat is usually for the enjoyment of the tourist, there have been instances when the camera in the hands of such a guest has proven to be an exceptional tool for the study of wild animals in Read More »
It used to be rare to encounter a grizzly but for hikers and other travelers in the area the sightings are becoming increasing common. How many grizzlies are there in the Teton Range? It’s hard to say but through bear tracking, officials are able to keep tabs on the habits and range of a number of individual grizzlies. The bears are tranquilized and a GPS tracking device is tagged on their ears. In the past the bears were fitted with radio collars which were cumbersome to the Read More »
Aluminum -like metal bands are put on ducks to track their migratory process and where their breeding grounds are. These metal tracking bands are designed to assist waterfowl management and research. Researchers at this organization study many aspects of ducks including statistics of population, survival information, longevity, behavior and more.
The standard aluminum-like bands are fitted on the ducks leg by a person after it is caught in a trap. People can use various bait in various traps to catch the ducks Read More »
The Indian government released a new count of Bengal tigers this year stating that there are currently 1,706 wild tigers in India. According to the World Wildlife Fund, there are approximately 3,200 tigers of all six sub species in the wild. These numbers are shockingly low, but how are these numbers obtained? Currently, three basic methods are used in tiger counting.
The oldest method of counting is by identifying tiger pawprints known as pugmarks. Trackers count the number of unique prints to estimate tiger numbers in a specific area.Additional information can be found at http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/08/horros-at-china-tiger-farm-us-diplomat-chinese-medicine.php?campaign=th_rss. This method is not considered to Read More »