wildlifetracking
nounUK /ˈwaɪldlaɪfˌtrækɪŋ/
US /ˈwaɪldlaɪfˌtrækɪŋ/
The act of following animals in nature to learn where they go and how they live.
The scientists used wildlifetracking to follow the bears through the forest.
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2. The use of electronic devices like collars or tags to record an animal's movements.
Wildlifetracking with GPS collars helped the team map the wolves' territory.
3. The study of animal tracks, scat, and other signs left behind in nature.
She learned wildlifetracking by reading footprints in the mud.
4. A hobby of quietly observing wild animals in their natural homes.
On weekends, wildlifetracking became his favorite way to enjoy the woods.