A hierarchical model for spatial capture-recapture data

• Published in: Ecology (Durham) Vol. 89; no. 8; p. 2281
• Main Authors: Royle, J Andrew, Young, Kevin V
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.08.2008
• Subjects: Animals; Bayes Theorem; Computer Simulation; Demography; Ecosystem; Lizards - physiology; Models, Biological; Monte Carlo Method; Research Design

Estimating density is a fundamental objective of many animal population studies. Application of methods for estimating population size from ostensibly closed populations is widespread, but ineffective for estimating absolute density because most populations are subject to short-term movements or so-...