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Video camera trap for ecological research

A camera and image technology, applied in the field of ecological research and/or wild animal tracking, can solve the problem that the outline cannot provide enough information types, etc., to achieve the effect of reducing the spread of diseases, increasing human resources, and improving quality

Active Publication Date: 2019-08-06
LUXEMBOURG INST OF SCI & TECH LIST
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[0010] However, in the case of salamanders, the outlines do not provide enough information to determine the species

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[0064] Equipment for detection and identification of aquatic amphibians

[0065] The equipment used to produce ventral images of aquatic organisms, particularly salamanders, must be shaped and configured to be welcoming to these animals.

[0066] According to a first embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus for producing ventral images of aquatic organisms can be divided into an aquatic part (A) and an onshore part (B), as figure 2 shown in the scheme. image 3 An enlarged view of the aquatic part (A) is also provided.

[0067] The aquatic part (A) of the device is intended to produce a ventral image of the individual in the water and is connected to the onshore part (B) which controls the camera and stores the video signal.

[0068] Figure 5 , 6 , 7 and 8 show the device of the invention according to the first embodiment.

[0069] The aquatic part of the device may comprise a funnel-shaped inlet having the purpose of introducing the salamander into the hollow...

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The invention is directed to an apparatus for producing ventral images of aquatic organisms, in particular of amphibians, more particularly of newts, the apparatus comprising a hollow conduct (10) anda watertight container (20). The hollow conduct (10) has a first opening (12) and a second opening (14) being opposed from each other. The hollow conduct (10) and the watertight container (20) are separated by a wall (18) which transmits the wavelengths comprised between 390 nm and 1.4 [mu]m. The apparatus is opaque to the wavelengths comprised between 390 nm and 1.4 [mu]m. The watertight container (20) comprises an underwater video camera (22) oriented towards the wall (18). The apparatus is remarkable in that the watertight container (20) is positioned below the hollow conduct (10), the watertight container (20) being filled with clean water. The invention is also directed to a method for detecting, identifying and / or individualizing aquatic animals.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to the fields of ecological research and / or wildlife tracking. More specifically, the present invention relates to a device that allows the detection and identification of aquatic amphibians, in particular salamanders, by providing an image of a ventral pattern and / or an image of the ventral side of the animal. The invention also relates to methods for detecting and identifying aquatic animals. Background technique [0002] Accurately estimating salamander population size is difficult, but is of significant importance to fulfill legal obligations, to use as biological indicators, or to study biotic and abiotic interactions with their environment. [0003] Genetic analysis of environmental DNA (eDNA) in water to detect the presence of species at the site is well performed following a relatively simple water sampling protocol and without habitat disturbance (Biggs J. et a / ., Biological Conservation, 2015 , 183, 19-28). Ho...

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IPC IPC(8): A01K61/90
CPCA01K61/90Y02A40/81
Inventor X.梅斯特达格L.洛斯特N.泰特加特
Owner LUXEMBOURG INST OF SCI & TECH LIST
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