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In nature reserves, camera traps are located strategically and rotated following a systematic methodology.
Peninsula Bobcat (Lynx rufus peninsularis).
Coyote (Canis latrans clepticus) in the Valle Tranquilo Nature Reserve, near El Rosario, Baja California.
Gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus peninsularis) in the Punta Mazo Nature Reserve, San Quintin, Baja California.
Gray fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus peninsularis).
Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus fuliginatus).
Camera traps are an important tool in nature reserves managed by Terra Peninsular.
According to the objectives, the team of Conservation works meticulously to place the camera traps and collect information.
is done in several seasons) related to the changes in
land mammals populations (p.45).
Even if camera traps are relatively easy to use, it is
worth highlighting that the demand of installment
and review camera traps are considerable, and depends on the size and logistics of the sampling areas.
Methods applied are just as important as the device: it requires logistic efforts, knowledge of the
equipment, clear definition of objectives, delimitation of the area of study, consideration of the position of the sun, installment, etc. and after that, the
download and detailed review of the photographic
material obtained.
Just as Ancrenaz et al. (2012) explained: “The use
of camera traps has enormous potential for the
surveying and consequent management of wildlife
and can be used to answer a number of important
questions; […] a successful camera trap project is
very rewarding and may return results no other survey method would have provided” (p.5).
Camera trapping has resulted in a helpful tool for
nature reserves managed and protected by Terra
Peninsular A.C. since it is a non-invasive option that
allows collecting information and decision-making
following the Adaptive Habitat Management program that is aligned to the objectives of conservation in Baja California.
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