Camera traps in trees reveal a richness of species in Rwandan park

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“Camera traps set high up in trees in Rwanda’s Nyungwe National Park captured 35 different mammal species over a 30-day period, including a rare Central African oyan (Poiana richardsonii), a small catlike mammal that has not previously been seen in the park.

Arboreal camera traps are a viable method for conducting mammal surveys, especially when partnered with ground cameras.

Understanding what animals are present in an area is a first step toward protecting them.”

View the whole story here: https://news.mongabay.com/2020/03/camera-traps-in-trees-reveal-a-richness-of-species-in-rwandan-park/

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