On February 1, 2018, our Field Biology class deployed 18 trail cameras within Selu Conservancy which contains about 400 acres and includes several natural habitats. These cameras were thoughtfully placed in designated areas that would be ideal for capturing pictures of wildlife. The exact protocol that we followed can be found under the 'Wildlife Methods' page. Our class separated into groups and each group was responsible for 3-5 cameras. During class we used a satellite image to get a general idea of which areas each group would be covering. Prior to going into the field we had to prep our cameras by configuring the proper date, time, and photo settings. After that was completed we added new batteries, a memory card, and a lock to prevent theft. Each camera and memory card had its own identification to ensure precise data was collected at each site. After the cameras were configured, we were ready to pick specific sites based off the locations we went over in class. We picked sites along natural wildlife corridors and strapped the camera to a tree that could trap both small and large animals. While setting up the cameras we filled out a modified data sheet to ensure the protocol was carried out correctly. These steps were carried among each group. Below is the exact coordinates that the cameras were set up.
Authored by Logan Johnson
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