Movement-based estimation and visualization of space use in 3D for wildlife ecology and conservation.
PLoS One
; 9(7): e101205, 2014.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24988114
ABSTRACT
Advances in digital biotelemetry technologies are enabling the collection of bigger and more accurate data on the movements of free-ranging wildlife in space and time. Although many biotelemetry devices record 3D location data with x, y, and z coordinates from tracked animals, the third z coordinate is typically not integrated into studies of animal spatial use. Disregarding the vertical component may seriously limit understanding of animal habitat use and niche separation. We present novel movement-based kernel density estimators and computer visualization tools for generating and exploring 3D home ranges based on location data. We use case studies of three wildlife species--giant panda, dugong, and California condor--to demonstrate the ecological insights and conservation management benefits provided by 3D home range estimation and visualization for terrestrial, aquatic, and avian wildlife research.
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Assunto principal:
Telemetria
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Ursidae
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Aves
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Dugong
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Ecologia
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Animais Selvagens
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Movimento
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Animals
Idioma:
En
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PLoS One
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article