Squirrels, deer, peacocks participate within the GPS monitoring examine

Biologists say many animals will wear the device at some point

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EXTENSION OF THE CREATURE STUDY – Left one of the nearly a dozen Mountain Lions currently wearing a tracking collar as part of the National Park Service’s longstanding study of the habits and movements of the big cats.

Local biologists have long known that using GPS tracking collars on pumas can help keep an eye on the majestic animal so its health and habitat can be protected.

This week, park officials announced an expansion of the program, saying that local deer, owls and even the showy peacock will be fitted with the collar. The far left photo shows a peacock in a red designer tracking chain that reflects the bird’s colorful personality. It is best to put the tracking collar on animals when they are babies, such as pets. B. the squirrel shown above. Deer, like the one on the left, have long sleek necks that are perfect for the GPS device, but it is believed that owls and frogs, which are also shown here, are not viable candidates for the study as they do not have real necks.

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