Camera Trapping at American Prairie Reserve

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Video Title: Camera Trapping at American Prairie Reserve
Description: Camera traps are motion-sensitive cameras that snap a picture whenever they detect movement, giving researchers extra eyes in the wild. Smithsonian ecologists set up camera traps around the American Prairie Reserve in Montana. The cameras are deployed 24/7, allowing researchers to gather data without disturbing animals and to collect data even when they are not in the field. The photos they collect will help build a clearer picture of the ecosystem — what animals are present and when, how species interact, which habitats they prefer and whether their land use changes with the seasons.
Video Duration: 1 min 43 sec
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