Movement-based estimation and visualization of space use in 3D for wildlife ecology and conservation
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2014Book Author
Sueur, CédricEditor
Sueur, CédricSubject
DUGONGSGIANT PANDAS
CALIFORNIA CONDORS
TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS
GIS
ECOLOGY
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
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PLoS ONEVolume
9Issue
7Begin page
e101205End page
e101205
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http://dx.plos.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0101205Abstract
Advances in digital biotelemetry technologies are enabling the collection of bigger and more accurate data on the movements of free-ranging wildlife in space and time. Although many biotelemetry devices record 3D location data with x, y, and z coordinates from tracked animals, the third z coordinate is typically not integrated into studies of animal spatial use. Disregarding the vertical component may seriously limit understanding of animal habitat use and niche separation. We present novel movement-based kernel density estimators and computer visualization tools for generating and exploring 3D home ranges based on location data. We use case studies of three wildlife species – giant panda, dugong, and California condor – to demonstrate the ecological insights and conservation management benefits provided by 3D home range estimation and visualization for terrestrial, aquatic, and avian wildlife research.Type
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10.1371/journal.pone.0101205
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