New camera trap technique improves identification of elusive guiña cats
UNVERIFIED·Primary source · Mongabay
Researchers in Chile developed a 'zenith' camera trap position to identify individual guiña cats.
The technique uses back markings to distinguish individuals, which was previously difficult with ground-level cameras.
The study, published in Oryx, offers a new tool for population density estimation of small felids.
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01 — What / Thesis
New camera trap technique improves identification of elusive guiña cats
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02 — Who / Subject
Nicholas Galvez, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
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03 — Where / Locus
Reñihué Valley, Chile
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04 — When / Temporality
2026
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