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| Kolasch, J.M.; Azofeifa, A.; Sabor¡o-R, G.; Olson, E.R. | |
| White-flash camera trap facilitates predation event by an ocelot | |
| 2022 Cat News (76): 17-18 | |
The use of camera traps for studying wild felids is a widely used method. Typically described as a non-invasive method of monitoring felids, there has been speculation that camera traps can affect wildlife behaviour. Camera traps are often used to study animal behaviour; thus, any effect camera traps may have on felid behaviour is important to document. In 2018, we recorded a video, using a white-flash camera trap, of an ocelot _Leopardus pardalis_ predation event in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica. During the predation event the ocelot captured a rodent; the white flash of the camera appears to affect both rodent and ocelot behaviour. We believe that this predation event was facilitated by the white flash, and, thus, serves as an important reminder that even camera traps may influence animal behaviours. |
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