CanopyCam

Further information

Scientific Articles:

  • “Arboreal camera trapping for conservation: Evaluating species diversity and behaviour in tropical canopies”. King, R. A., Collins, S. M., Tanner, E. V. (2023). Journal of Applied Ecology.

This paper evaluates the use of camera traps to study species diversity and behaviour in the canopy, highlighting its conservation value.

  • “Assessing camera trap placement in the canopy for monitoring arboreal mammals in a tropical forest”.  Durán-Quesada, J., Solano-Ugalde, A., Sánchez-Azofeifa, G. A. (2022). Tropical Conservation Science.

Examines the strategic placement of camera traps in the canopy and their efficacy in capturing arboreal species.

  • “Camera trapping in the tropics: Lessons learned from long-term monitoring in lowland rainforests of central Panama”. O’Connell, A. F., Nichols, J. D., & Karanth, K. U. (2011). Tropical Conservation Science.

Focuses Camera trapping in tropical ecosystems and its applications for wildlife monitoring.

  • “Camera traps: Bridging the gap between terrestrial and arboreal ecosystems”. Colbert, J., Harris, R. N., & Lyman, R. (2017). Conservation Biology.

Explores how canopy camera traps fill gaps in biodiversity monitoring.

  • “Canopy camera trapping: monitoring arboreal species in tropical forests”. Bowler, M., Tobler, M. W., Endress, B. A., Gilmore, M. P., & Anderson, M. J. (2016). Biological Conservation.

Discusses camera trapping in forest canopies to study elusive arboreal species.

  • “Detection probabilities of arboreal mammals using canopy camera traps in tropical rainforests”. Bowler, M., Tobler, M. W., Endress, B. A. (2015). Tropical Ecology.

Research on the challenges and success rates of detecting arboreal mammals with canopy traps.

  • “Exploring arboreal mammal species diversity and distribution using canopy camera traps in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest”. Ferraz, K. M. P. M. B., Martello, F., Yamamoto, M. E. (2023). Biotropica.

Focuses on the biodiversity of arboreal mammals and how camera traps in the canopy contribute to species monitoring and conservation.

  • “High above the forest floor: Camera traps in the canopy reveal arboreal mammal community composition in a Neotropical forest”. Whitworth, A., Beirne, C., Everard, A., Braunholtz, L. D. (2021). Mammal Research.  

A detailed study of arboreal mammal communities using canopy camera traps in a tropical rainforest.

  • “Innovations in canopy camera trapping: Improving monitoring of arboreal species in tropical forests”.  Moore, J. A., Beirne, C., Kelly, M. J., et al. (2021). Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution.

Discusses recent advancements in canopy camera trapping technology and techniques, improving monitoring of arboreal species for conservation.

  • “Maximizing camera trap data from wildlife surveys: The potential of canopy camera traps for arboreal species”. Moore, J. E., McCarthy, K. P., & Denning, R. (2021). Methods in Ecology and Evolution.

Explores how canopy camera traps can maximize data from wildlife surveys, offering strategies to enhance monitoring of arboreal species.

  • “The untapped potential of canopy camera traps for monitoring arboreal biodiversity”. Moore, J. E., Gregory, T., Bernard, H., et al. (2021). Ecology and Evolution.

Highlights the potential of using canopy camera traps to monitor arboreal biodiversity, particularly in tropical ecosystems.

  • “Out on a Limb: Arboreal Camera Traps as an Emerging Methodology for Inventorying Elusive Rainforest Mammals”. Whitworth, A., Braunholtz, L. D., Beirne, C., et al. (2016). Tropical Conservation Science.

Compares canopy camera trapping against other methodologies for species inventories.

  • “The use of canopy camera trapping for surveying primates” Whitworth, A., Braunholtz, L. D., MacLeod, R., & Beirne, C. (2019). Primates.

Highlights the use of camera traps in canopy habitats for primate conservation.

  • “Using canopy camera traps to detect arboreal mammals: Challenges and opportunities”. Moore, J. E., Lynam, A. J., Bernard, H., et al. (2021). Biological Conservation.

Explores the challenges and opportunities of using camera traps in the canopy for detecting arboreal mammals and improving detection rates for conservation purposes.

  • “Using canopy camera traps to monitor arboreal species: A new method for biodiversity conservation in tropical forests”. Chapman, S. A., Guevara, R., Pérez-Cano, M. T., et al. (2020). Ecological Indicators.

Discusses the effectiveness of canopy camera traps in monitoring arboreal species and implications for tropical forest conservation.

Books:

  • “Camera Trapping for Wildlife Research”. Edited by O’Connell, Nichols, & Karanth (2010).

Explores camera trapping methodologies and applications, including arboreal species.

  • “Conservation Technology in the Canopy”. Radley, P. (2018).

Discusses technological advancements in canopy research, including the use of camera traps.

  • “Treetops at Risk: Challenges of Global Canopy Ecology”. Edited by Lowman, M. D., Schowalter, T. D., & Franklin, J. F. (2013).

Comprehensive insights into the importance of canopy research for biodiversity conservation.

Websites/Online Resources:

  • Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute: Canopy Ecology and Camera Trapping

Research papers and data from long-term studies in Panama’s rainforests. Highlights camera traps as a key tool in canopy research. Link

  • The Canopy Megafauna Initiative

A project dedicated to studying large arboreal species using camera traps. Offers research updates and access to data. Link