Radio-tracking systems emit pulsed waves that could affect the health and alter the orientation of animals

• Published in: Journal for nature conservation Vol. 77; p. 126520
• Main Author: Balmori, Alfonso
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2024
• Subjects: ecology; harness; natural resources conservation; radio

Any study carried out with a given technique must avoid causing harmful effects on the experimental subjects, in order to avoid altering the survival rates of the animals or causing bias in the results of the study. Radio tagging is undoubtedly a very useful technique, and in many cases is the only...