自由生活的南方食火鸡的化学固定和卫星标记
Chemical immobilisation and satellite tagging of free-living southern cassowaries.
作者信息
Campbell H A, Dwyer R G, Sullivan S, Mead D, Lauridsen G
机构信息
School of Environmental & Rural Science, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales 2351, Australia; School of Biological Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia.
出版信息
Aust Vet J. 2014 Jul;92(7):240-5. doi: 10.1111/avj.12193.
BACKGROUND
The southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius johnsonii) attains 1.8 m in height and over 80 kg in weight. These large birds are equipped with large claws and, although not a direct threat to humans, they have caused serious injury to handlers and members of the public.
METHODS AND RESULTS
This study describes chemical immobilisation, restraint, transport and post-monitoring (satellite tracking) methodologies for adult and juvenile southern cassowaries, captured and released from their natural environment.
CONCLUSIONS
The described methods have improved the management and research opportunities for the southern cassowary and may be transferable to other species of large ratite.
背景
南方食火鸡（双垂食火鸡指名亚种）身高可达1.8米，体重超过80公斤。这些大型鸟类长有巨大的爪子，虽然对人类没有直接威胁，但它们曾对饲养员和公众造成严重伤害。
方法与结果
本研究描述了从自然环境中捕获并放归的成年和幼年南方食火鸡的化学保定、约束、运输及后期监测（卫星追踪）方法。
结论
所描述的方法改善了南方食火鸡的管理和研究条件，并且可能适用于其他大型平胸鸟类。
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