Toward reliable population density estimates of partially marked populations using spatially explicit mark–resight methods

• Published in: Ecology and evolution Vol. 9; no. 4; pp. 2131 - 2141
• Main Authors: Carter, Andrew, Potts, Joanne M., Roshier, David A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.02.2019; John Wiley and Sons Inc
• Subjects: Animal behavior; Aridity; Arrays; camera trap; Cameras; capture–recapture; Collars; Data collection; Design; Endangered & extinct species; Estimates; fox; Foxes; maximum likelihood; Maximum likelihood estimates; mesopredator; Original Research; Placement; Population density; Population statistics; Science programs; Species; Studies; survey design; Tracks (paths); Traps; Vulpes vulpes; Wildlife management; Wildlife surveys; Australia; New South Wales Australia; mesopredator; capture–recapture; maximum likelihood; survey design; camera trap; fox; Vulpes vulpes
• ISSN: 2045-7758; 2045-7758
• DOI: 10.1002/ece3.4907

Camera traps are used increasingly to estimate population density for elusive and difficult to observe species. A standard practice for mammalian surveys is to place cameras on roads, trails, and paths to maximize detections and/or increase efficiency in the field. However, for many species it is un...