Use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) to survey Nile crocodile populations: A case study at Lake Nyamithi, Ndumo game reserve, South Africa

doi:10.1016/J.BIOCON.2018.04.032

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Use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) to survey Nile crocodile populations: A case study at Lake Nyamithi, Ndumo game reserve, South Africa

Published Jul 1, 2018 · M. Ezat, Camille J. A. Fritsch, C. Downs

Biological Conservation

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Key takeawayUAVs can accurately estimate Nile crocodile population size and measure individual body length at a relatively low cost, potentially improving management actions and avoiding observer bias.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) to survey Nile crocodile populations: A case study at Lake Nyamithi, Ndumo game reserve, South Africa

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