Comparison of Population Density Estimation Methods for Roe Deer

• Published in: Diversity (Basel) Vol. 16; no. 8; p. 500
• Main Authors: Tóth, Gergely, Katona, Krisztián
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.08.2024
• Subjects: Accuracy; Animal populations; Cameras; Canals; Capreolus capreolus; Comparative analysis; daylight counting; Daytime; Deer; Habitats; Heat detection; Hunting; Irrigation; large herbivore; Methods; Night; Population (statistical); Population density; Population number; spotlight; Statistical analysis; Statistical methods; Strip; strip transect; Surface water; thermal camera; Thermal imaging; ungulate; Water shortages; Water supply; Hungary; Europe

Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) populations have been increasing in Europe in the last decades. Without reliable methods, game managers frequently underestimate the population size, leading to underharvesting. The aim of this research was to identify the most suitable method for roe deer density esti...