Camera trap

Camera trap

A camera trap is an automated camera used to capture photographs of wild animals. A camera trap is installed in a site that a rarely-seen animal is expected to visit. When a motion or infrared sensor detects the presence of an animal, a photo is taken. After a period of time, a researcher will typically return to the camera to collect the photographs.

Camera traps are an important tool used in researching rare, shy, or nocturnal animals. They generally do not disturb wildlife, although flashes may cause some animals to relocate.

Sometimes cameras can be damaged by the animals themselves. People in the area may also damage, destroy or remove them, e.g. those who are caught hunting protected species on camera. ["Evolution", episode 3 "Extinction!"]

References

* [http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-camera-trap.htm What is a camera trap?] - Wisegeek
* [http://www.wwf.or.id/index.php?fuseaction=howyoucanhelp.rhinocare_camera&language=e What is a camera trap?] - WWF
* [http://news.softpedia.com/news/Camera-Trap-Photographs-Unknown-Animal-14201.shtml Camera trap photographs unknown animal] - softpedia


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