Testing tail-mounted transmitters with Myocastor coypus (nutria)
January 1, 2007
We developed a tail-mounted radio-transmitter for Myocastor coypus (nutria) that offers a practical and efficient alternative to collar or implant methods. The mean retention time was 96 d (range 57-147 d, n = 7), making this a practical method for short-term studies. The tail-mounts were less injurious to animals than collars and easier for field researchers to implement than either collars or surgically implanted transmitters.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2007 |
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Title | Testing tail-mounted transmitters with Myocastor coypus (nutria) |
DOI | 10.1656/1528-7092(2007)6[159:TTTWMC]2.0.CO;2 |
Authors | S. Merino, J. Carter, G. Thibodeaux |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Southeastern Naturalist |
Index ID | 70029764 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | National Wetlands Research Center; Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |