GPS/GSM collars monitoring of red deer in the Tosco-Emiliano Apennine Mountains

Abstract

Nine red deer hinds were captured in the Nature Reserve of Acquerino-Cantagallo in the Apennine mountains and fitted with GPS/GSM collars to monitor spatial movement and habitat use. Preliminary results of interfix distances in the first 48 hours after capture showed highly variable distances immediately after release and a decreasing during the following day. Possible effects of capture were evaluated.

Key words:

• GPS/GSM collars
• Red deer
• Apennine mountains