Hello Wildlabs Community,
Does anyone have advice on where to start with arboreal camera trapping and the surveying intensity needed to detect arboreal species? I found a this useful article on Wildlabs and would be greatful if anyone has developed any resources/protocols/guidance subsequently that are available to share. A few collegues and I are thinking about embarking on this as an activity to detect specifically black-bellied pangolin, but realise that it is not as straightforward as putting cameras in trees :) Any thoughts welcome.
Thank you,
Michelle
10 June 2021 10:19pm
Hi Michelle, I've worked on a few arboreal camera trap surveys so I might be able to share some information. With other researchers we've been working on a paper that reviews the current state of arboreal camera trapping, methods, recommendations, and what to expect in the upcoming years. It's still in review, but I'm sure most, if not all, of the authors will gladly help you with any questions you might have.
I've seen footage of pangolins in canopy cameras (https://twitter.com/rewild/status/1272904442061492226), try contacting @masselouxgarou and @thereal_jayhay on twitter. If you have any specific questions, let me know and perhaps I can point you on the right path!
Diego Balbuena