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Monitoring Efficiency Evaluation of Camera Trapping in Terrestrial Mammals

카메라 트래핑을 이용한 육상포유류 모니터링 효율성 평가

  • Chung, Chul-Un (Species Restoration Technology Institute, Korea National Park Service) ;
  • Cha, Jin-Yeol (Korea National Park Service) ;
  • Kim, Young-Chae (Species Restoration Technology Institute, Korea National Park Service) ;
  • Kim, Sung-Chul (Species Restoration Technology Institute, Korea National Park Service) ;
  • Kwon, Gu-Hee (Species Restoration Technology Institute, Korea National Park Service) ;
  • Lee, Hwa-Jin (Species Restoration Technology Institute, Korea National Park Service)
  • 정철운 (국립공원관리공단 종복원기술원) ;
  • 차진열 (국립공원관리공단) ;
  • 김영채 (국립공원관리공단 종복원기술원) ;
  • 김성철 (국립공원관리공단 종복원기술원) ;
  • 권구희 (국립공원관리공단 종복원기술원) ;
  • 이화진 (국립공원관리공단 종복원기술원)
  • Received : 2014.03.28
  • Accepted : 2014.06.20
  • Published : 2014.06.30
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Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the monitoring efficiency of camera trapping in wild animals and to determine ways to increase its utilization. Nineteen sensor cameras were installed in Sobaeksan National Park from October 2012 to September 2013. During the study period, a total of 1045 terrestrial mammal photos were secured and 15 species habitats were identified. Shooting frequency was higher for medium and large mammals, especially full images of carnivores accounted for approximately 83%. A comparison of track surveys revealed that camera trapping was highly efficient and helped in capturing real image of species. The supply of lure and bait stimulates the sense of smell in carnivores, which further enhances the capturing of images by camera trapping. The results of this study provide data on the ecological characteristics of mammals, which can aid in determining habitat use by these animals, and thereby facilitate prevention of crop damage by wildlife.

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