Design, evaluate, refine: Camera trap studies for elusive species

Animal Conservation

Volumn 11, Issue 3, 2008, Pages 182-184

  Kelly, M J ^a  

^a VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 44649156421     PISSN: 13679430     EISSN: 14691795     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00179.x     Document Type: Note

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