Space-time clusters for early detection of grizzly bear predation.

ABSTRACT: Accurate detection and classification of predation events is important to determine predation and consumption rates by predators. However, obtaining this information for large predators is constrained by the speed at which carcasses disappear and the cost of field data collection. To accurately detect predation events, researchers have used GPS collar technology combined with targeted site visits. However, kill sites are often investigated well after the predation event due to limited data retrieval options on GPS collars (VHF or UHF downloading) and to ensure crew safety when working with large predators. This can lead to missing information from small-prey (including young ungulates) kill sites due to scavenging and general site deterioration (e.g., vegetation growth). We used a space-ti

SUBMITTER: Kermish-Wells J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5756826 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature