Radio-triggered anesthetic-dart collar for recapturing large mammals
January 1, 1984
A re-usable, radio-triggered, anesthetic-dart collar costing about $1,200 has been developed for recapturing large, free-ranging mammals. The collar was tested successfully on captive gray wolves, white-tailed deer, a mountain lion, a black bear, and a tiger, and on wild wolves, a bear, and deer after periods of up to 32 days. The main advantage of the capture collar is that it allows frequent recapture of individuals at will and thus enhances opportunities for new physiological monitoring of wild animals.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Title | Radio-triggered anesthetic-dart collar for recapturing large mammals |
| Authors | L. D. Mech, R.C. Chapman, W.W. Cochran, L. Simmons, U. S. Seal |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
| Index ID | 5221935 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |