Wing tags severely impair movement in African Cape Vultures

Abstract Background The use of tracking technologies is key for the study of animal movement and pivotal to ecological and conservation research. However, the potential effects of devices attached to animals are sometimes neglected. The impact of tagging not only rises welfare concerns, but can also...

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Main Authors: Teja Curk, Martina Scacco, Kamran Safi, Martin Wikelski, Wolfgang Fiedler, Ryno Kemp, Kerri Wolter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Animal Biotelemetry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40317-021-00234-2