Research and Conservation Applications

Motus has revolutionized the study of animal movement and behaviour, aiding conservation, environmental assessments, and research across multiple disciplines. Discover key research and conservation applications of Motus and explore related work.

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Flight metrics

Measurement of an animal’s flight behaviour, performance, and efficiency

Local movement

Non-migratory movements for exploration, inter-individual interactions, or resource acquisition

Migration strategy

Patterns and methods animals use to migrate, and the factors that influence their migration decisions

Habitat use and conservation

How animals use their habitats and the management efforts needed to conserve important habitats

Population ecology

Characterizing demographic parameters of populations

Anthropogenic and environmental impacts

Impacts and mitigation of human-induced and natural pressures on wildlife

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Discover peer-reviewed research by Motus collaborators using Motus data.
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