Effectiveness of search dogs compared with human observers in locating bat carcasses at wind‐turbine sites: A blinded randomized trial

Abstract With the expansion of wind‐energy generation, there is a growing need to develop accurate and efficient methods to detect bat casualties resulting from turbine collision and barotrauma. We conducted a formal blinded trial comparing the abilities of search dogs and human observers to locate...

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Main Authors: Fiona Mathews, Michael Swindells, Rhys Goodhead, Thomas A. August, Philippa Hardman, Danielle M. Linton, David J. Hosken
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-03-01
Series:Wildlife Society Bulletin
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.256