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UAS imagery reveals new survey opportunities for counting hippos

201856 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

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This study is a promising approach for routine surveys of the hippopotamus which is a species usually ignored in wildlife counts. Drone technology is expected to improve rapidly; therefore UAS could become a very useful and affordable survey tool for other species requiring specific monitoring.

Research topics

  • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
  • Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity
  • Geographies of human-animal interactions

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0206413

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