Wildtierüberwachung
Wildtierüberwachung, also known as wildlife monitoring, refers to the systematic observation and documentation of wild animal populations and their habitats. This practice is crucial for understanding ecological processes, assessing the health of ecosystems, and informing conservation strategies. Various methods are employed, including direct observation by trained personnel, camera trapping, acoustic monitoring, and the analysis of signs such as tracks, scat, and feeding damage. Technological advancements have increasingly incorporated GPS tracking, remote sensing, and DNA analysis to gather more comprehensive data.
The primary goals of wildlife monitoring include estimating population sizes, determining distribution patterns, tracking migration routes,
Different organizations and agencies, ranging from governmental wildlife authorities to research institutions and non-governmental conservation groups,