Camera traps (CTs) are an increasingly popular method of studying animal behavior.
However, the impact of cameras on detected individuals—such as from mechanical noise …

Camera trap** is a powerful and now widely used tool in scientific research on wildlife
ecology and management. It provides a unique opportunity for collecting knowledge …

When seeking prey, predators adaptively deploy strategies coarsely divided into sit-and-
wait, sit-and-pursue, or active hunting modes. Though the hunting modes of many predators …

Domestic dogs are the most abundant large carnivore on the planet, and their ubiquity has
led to concern regarding the impacts of dogs as predators of and competitors with native …

Context Camera traps paired with baits and scented lures can be used to monitor
mesocarnivore populations, but not all attractants are equally effective. Several studies have …

This article explores the use of camera traps as novel research agents in studying human‐
animal interactions and animal behaviour. Drawing on case studies from ecological …

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2Department of Environmental Science and Policy-George Mason University College of …

Being able to make and use tools was once considered to be an evolutionary hallmark of
our species, but has since been documented in other animals. However, for reasons that …

Hunting is a prominent feature of many human societies. Advancements in hunting
technologies can challenge the ethics and sustainability of hunting globally. We investigated …

Human‐scent contamination of bird nests and the human‐made trails leading to them is
suspected to influence nest survival by attracting or deterring predatory mammals. This …