Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
PulseExploreClubsResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeClubsExplore
March 29, 2026Methods in Ecology and EvolutionOpen Access

Uncovering temporal patterns of wildlife activity, habitat use and habitat preference from camera‐trap data

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

JRJ. Marcus RowcliffeLDLaurens R. DijkhuisPJPatrick A. Jansen

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

Analysis reveals wildlife behavior in habitats, suggesting new approaches for conservation and management.

Key Points

  • The research aims to understand patterns of wildlife activity and habitat use using camera-trap data.
  • Utilized camera-trap data from Hoge Veluwe National Park over seven years.
  • Developed a simulation method to deconfound effects of survey effort and habitat variation.
  • Analyzed habitat-specific activity levels and habitat preference for mammal populations.
  • Identified credible patterns of habitat-specific activity levels in multiple species.
  • Demonstrated diurnal migration patterns and habitat preferences for resource-rich areas.
  • Highlighted risk avoidance behaviors during public hours in some species.

Cite This Study

Rowcliffe et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c8c384de0f0f753b39e5f7https://doi.org/10.1111/2041-210x.70295
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share