The usefulness of GPS telemetry to study wolf circadian and social activity
January 1, 2003
This study describes circadian and social movement patterns of 9 wolves and illustrates capabilities and limitations of Global Positioning System (GPS) telemetry for analysis of animal activity patterns. Global Positioning System telemetry was useful in determining when pack members were traveling together or apart and how long a breeding female wolf spent near her pups (e.g., 10-month-old pups were left unattended by their mother for as long as 17 days).
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Title | The usefulness of GPS telemetry to study wolf circadian and social activity |
| Authors | Samuel B. Merrill, L. David Mech |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
| Index ID | 1001731 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |