MRG has begun another wildlife study, this time on bobcats. WTP researcher Jenna Lombino (White Plains HS) has set up several video camera traps in the Preserve to obtain high-res video clips of bobcats. Jenna’s objective is to be able to identify individual bobcats based on fur and spot patterns. In this area of their range, bobcats have very few spots – just on their legs and lower flanks – so individual identification is very hard. We hope that the video clips will be clearer and provide a better view of the animals compared to typical photographs.
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If you’d like to help us increase the size of our camera trap array to capture images of the fascinating animals that inhabit the region, the Gorge, and your backyard, please go to the Donate page to donate to MRG’s Camera Fund. Just let us know your donation is for the camera fund by clicking on “Add special instructions” and writing “Camera Fund”. Thank you for your support!
