Home security cameras as a tool for behavior observations and science affordability.

Autor:	Goolsby BC; Department of Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA., Fischer MT; Department of Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA., Chen TG; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, 94305, USA., Pareja-Mejía D; Department of Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.; Graduate Program in Zoology, Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz, Bahía, Brazil., Shaykevich DA; Department of Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA., Lewis AR; Department of Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA., Raboisson G; Department of Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA., Lacey MP; Department of Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA., O'Connell LA; Department of Biology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	BioRxiv : the preprint server for biology [bioRxiv] 2024 Apr 22. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 22.
DOI:	10.1101/2023.04.17.537238
Abstrakt:	Reliably capturing transient animal behavior in the field and laboratory remains a logistical and financial challenge, especially for small ectotherms. Here, we present a camera system that is affordable, accessible, and suitable to monitor small, cold-blooded animals historically overlooked by commercial camera traps, such as small amphibians. The system is weather-resistant, can operate offline or online, and allows collection of time-sensitive behavioral data in laboratory and field conditions with continuous data storage for up to four weeks. The lightweight camera can also utilize phone notifications over Wi-Fi so that observers can be alerted when animals enter a space of interest, enabling sample collection at proper time periods. We present our findings, both technological and scientific, in an effort to elevate tools that enable researchers to maximize use of their research budgets. We discuss the relative affordability of our system for researchers in South America, home to the largest ectotherm diversity. Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest Declaration The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Specifically, they do not have financial or nonfinancial competing interests from Wyze Labs, Inc.
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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