Camera trapping the European wildcat (Felis silvestris silvestris) in Sicily (Southern Italy): preliminary results
- Autori: Anile S; Bizzarri L; Ragni B
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2009
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/600713
Abstract
The wildcat is an elusive species that is threatened with extinction in many parts of its range. In Sicily it still lives in a wide range of habitats. During 2006, camera traps were used to investigate the distribution of the wildcat over a 660 ha wide area on the south-western slope of Mount Etna (NE Sicily). Twelve out of 18 trapping stations provided a total of 24 photographs. Nine different individuals were identified using morphological criteria. Our work confirms the suitability of camera trapping for monitoring elusive carnivores.