To study wolf populations, researchers enlist an innovative new call-and-respond system
By Matt Ransford
Posted 03.19.2008 at 9:34 am
Researchers use a range of digital technologies in the field to study animal populations. GPS collars and tags track range and migration; motion-sensitive cameras snap candid photos; pre-recorded calls and songs attract individuals so the scientists can get a closer look. Now a new tool has been added to the field arsenal for University of Montana biologists studying wolves in Idaho: the Howlbox.
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