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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.

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