ArticleEcology and evolution2026
Refining Capture and Collaring Protocols for Red Foxes.
Article in Ecology and evolution, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.
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- Use of Human Habitat in an Extreme Desert by the Generalist Red Fox: Risk and Energy Considerations.Ecology and evolution · 2026Article
- Refining Capture and Collaring Protocols for Red Foxes.Ecology and evolution · 2026Article
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Abstract
Wildlife species are often captured in ecological studies to take morphometric measurements, collect biological samples and/or fit animal-attached tags to collect data on movement and behaviour. Capture may be difficult depending on the target species, with implications for the effort required by field teams, overall capture success and study goals. Though routine practice, wildlife captures have important welfare implications which should be carefully considered prior to each study. Full details on capture protocols are rarely shared with the international community, often limited to short descriptions in the methods sections of papers. More detailed information sharing can improve knowledge on methods that lead to increased or reduced capture success, saving researcher time and resources and, most importantly, boosting animal welfare. Here, we share detailed capture protocols for improving trapping success and optimising welfare protocols for our trap-shy target species, the red fox (
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