New Capture-Free Telemetry Allows Wild Animals to Self-Deploy GPS Collars

Researchers at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences have developed a novel method called Capture-Free Telemetry (CFT) that enables GPS collars to be autonomously attached to wild terrestrial animals. This technique, detailed in BioScience, eliminates the need to capture animals for tracking by using baited deployment units in their natural habitats. This advancement could significantly improve wildlife research by reducing stress on animals and increasing data collection efficiency.

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