Using occupancy analysis to validate the use of footprint tunnels as a method for monitoring the hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus

In this study, we investigated the use of footprint tunnels by volunteers as a method for surveying occupancy of sites by hedgehogs Erinaceus europaeus. The survey protocol led to a very low non‐detection rate and could reasonably be used to detect occupancy changes of 25% with statistical power of 0.95 in a national survey.

Source: Mammal Review - April 1, 2014 Category: Zoology Authors: Richard W. Yarnell, Marina Pacheco, Ben Williams, Jessica L. Neumann, David J. Rymer, Philip J. Baker Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research