The performance of alternative GPS tracking devices: a case report on wild boars (Sus scrofa)

Abstract Background Telemetry studies on terrestrial mammals have been carried out almost exclusively using neck collar-mounted devices. However, collars are not suitable for all species and all age classes and may therefore compromise animal welfare and data quality requirements. Here, we evaluate...

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Main Authors: Mervi Kunnasranta, Elmo Miettinen, Markus Melin, Anna Meller, Veli-Matti Väänänen, Otso Huitu, Katja Holmala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-09-01
Series:Animal Biotelemetry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40317-024-00382-1