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Radzio, T. A., Hackler, J. C., Delaney, D. K., Borries, T., Smolinsky, J., & VandenBroek, N., et al. , Use of automated telemetry, video, body temperature, and light intensity data to determine gopher tortoise activity and disturbance response patterns. Paper presented at Turtle Survival Alliance 2007 Annual Meeting.
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| Resource type: Proceedings Article BibTeX citation key: Radzio2007 View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Gopherus, Gopherus polyphemus, Habitat = habitat, Nordamerika = North America, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Testudinidae Creators: Borries, Delaney, Hackler, Hinderliter, Radzio, Smolinsky, VandenBroek, Walde Collection: Turtle Survival Alliance 2007 Annual Meeting |
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Testudinidae Natural history information, such as multiple burrow use and home range has been well-documented for the fossorial gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus), typically by standard hand telemetry. However, small-scale activity data, such as thermoregulatory movements, disturbance response, and social interactions (i.e., mating and combat), have been very difficult to obtain, partially due to the extreme reclusive nature of the animals. We are currently collecting automated telemetry, video, body temperature, and light logger data to determine baseline activity and disturbance response patterns of endangered gopher tortoises at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center in southern Mississippi. In addition to the biological aspects of the project, we will also assess the pros and cons of different automated systems for data quality, ease of use, and cost. Herein, we present sample data from our ongoing project.
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