Accuracy assessment of spatial organization and activity of indoor cats using a system based on ultra-wide band technology

The study of mammalian societies and other similar social groups requires identification of group members and documentation of their spatial organization. Ultra-wide band technology is a pioneering research technique which allows real time automatic recording of the location of each group member. Cats living in a group were equipped with active transponders on their collars over a two-week period. Cats travelled on average 965 ±360m per day, spending 30±7% of their time moving. Their activity was characterized by four peaks of activity: two in the morning, another in the mid-afternoon and the last at sunset.
Source: Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research