Can Camera Traps Monitor Komodo Dragons a Large Ectothermic Predator?

Camera trapping proves effective for monitoring Komodo dragon populations, offering a logistically feasible alternative to cage traps. The study found that detection probabilities varied by site and survey number but remained consistent between camera and cage traps, with similar occupancy estimates across methods. This suggests that camera traps can reliably assess long-term occupancy patterns in this large ectothermic predator, aiding conservation efforts for the species.

Ariefiandy, A., Purwandana, D., Seno, A., Ciofi, C., & Jessop, T. S. (2013). Can Camera Traps Monitor Komodo Dragons a Large Ectothermic Predator? PLoS ONE, 8(3), e58800. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0058800