Biodiv Sci ›› 2019, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (3): 249-256.  DOI: 10.17520/biods.2018195

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Using occupancy models in wildlife camera-trapping monitoring and the study case

Xiao Wenhong1,Shu Zufei2,Chen Lijun1,Yao Wutao3,Ma Yong3,Zhang Yingming2,Xiao Zhishu1,4,*()   

  1. 1 State Key Laboratory of Integrated Management of Pest Insects and Rodents in Agriculture, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101
    2 Guangdong Chebaling National Nature Reserve Administration Bureau, Shaoguan, Guangdong 512500
    3 Institute of Remote Sensing and Digital Earth, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100094
    4 University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049
  • Received:2018-07-16 Accepted:2018-12-19 Online:2019-03-20 Published:2019-03-20
  • Contact: Xiao Zhishu

Abstract:

Occupancy models have the advantage of accounting for imperfect detection, they have simple and flexible data requirements as we all high economic efficiency. For these reasons, occupancy models have been increasingly applied in wildlife research. In this paper, we introduced the basic principles and use of the occupancy models. Using camera trap data we outlined the operational procedures and considerations from field investigation to data analysis. Using the masked palm civet (Paguma larvata) in the Guangdong Chebaling National Nature Reserve as an example we demonstrate the basic steps of how estimate occupancy and detect probability. Finally, according to occupancy model research from recent years, we summarize use trends and main limitations in the research.

Key words: camera trap, wildlife, data analysis, occupancy models, detectability, masked palm civet