Estimation of pack density in grey wolf (Canis lupus) by applying spatially explicit capture-recapture models to camera trap data supported by genetic monitoring

• Published in: Frontiers in Zoology
• Main Authors: Luca Mattioli, Antonio Canu, Daniela Passilongo, Massimo Scandura, Marco Apollonio
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: BMC 2018
• Subjects: Camera trapping; Canis lupus; Individual recognition; Non-invasive genetic sampling; Pack density estimation; Pack size; Zoology; QL1-991; Lone
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12983-018-0281-x; https://doaj.org/article/907fa4c8174f429eaf6fc592f39c4713

Abstract Background Density estimation is a key issue in wildlife management but is particularly challenging and labour-intensive for elusive species. Recently developed approaches based on remotely collected data and capture-recapture models, though representing a valid alternative to more traditio...