Density estimation of small-mammal populations using a trapping web and distance sampling methods

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Ecology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2307/1937188· OSTI ID:5777247

Anderson, D R ^[1]; Burnham, K P; White, G C; Otis, D L

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1. Utah State Univ., Logan

Distance sampling methodology is adapted to enable animal density (number per unit of area) to be estimated from capture-recapture and removal data. A trapping web design provides the link between capture data and distance sampling theory. It is possible to check qualitatively the critical assumption on which the web design and the estimator are based. This is a conceptual paper outlining a new methodology, not a definitive investigation of the best specific way to implement this method. Several alternative sampling and analysis methods are possible within the general framework of distance sampling theory; a few alternatives are discussed and an example is given.

• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5777247
• Journal Information: Ecology; (United States), Vol. 64:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
POPULATIONS
BIOLOGICAL MODELS
FOURIER ANALYSIS
WILD ANIMALS
POPULATION DENSITY
510100* - Environment
Terrestrial- Basic Studies- (-1989)