Motion-detection cameras provide a cost-effective and non-invasive tool for sampling mammal populations in Yoho National Park. Data collected throughout the year support occupancy modelling and population trend analyses to inform park management. The dataset is published by Parks Canada under an open license.
Use Cases
- Estimate species occurrence based on detection/non-detection data from cameras.
- Analyze changes in the distribution of key animal populations over time.
- Support demographic predictions for wildlife management planning.
Strengths
- Data is collected using a cost-effective and non-invasive method.
- Supports occupancy modelling, a flexible framework for population trend analysis.
- Data collection occurs year-round across Yoho National Park.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
Provenance
- Source
- Parks Canada
- Collection Method
- Motion-detection camera sampling.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-05-21 16:03:05.305523; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Yoho National Park