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Ambarli, H.; Menglloglu, D.; Bilgin, C.C.
First camera trap pictures of Eurasian lynx from Turkey
2010 Cat News (52): 32-32
Studying cryptic animals require dedicated field work and careful planning depending on the habitat and behavior of the target animal. However, use of camera traps now provides a non-invasive technique to detect and monitor wildlife, especially nocturnal carnivores; it can also be used to estimate population sizes of animals with special markings or patterns (Carbone et al. 2001, Balme et al. 2009). We have used systematic and opportunistic camera trapping in central and northeastern Turkey, respectively, to inventory local carnivore fauna. Our surveys yielded six Eurasian Lynx _Lynx lynx_ photos in Artvin, and eight in Ankara, constituting the first time this species was documented by camera traps in Turkey.
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