A new electronic monitoring system from BioMedic Data Systems Inc., of Maywood, N.J., can make the identification of animals throughout the course of an experiment as easy as reading the bar codes on ...

Smithsonian researchers used fecal samples to identify specific wild swift foxes. This method allows for non-invasive monitoring, which reduces stress for the animals. Wes Overvold, Smithsonian’s ...

Your neighborhood is home to all sorts of amazing animals, from raccoons, squirrels and skunks to birds, bugs and snails. Even if you don't see them, most of these creatures are leaving evidence of ...

Researchers from the University of Wyoming have shown how images, collected by motion-sensor cameras, can be rapidly interpreted by deep neural networks. This has led to a system that can automate ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Using spectroscopy, scientists can identify species during fieldwork, without the need for lengthy and costly analyses such as genetic testing or ...

From the sounds of gray squirrels to bat guano, recognizing signs of animals in your home can prevent health risks and unwanted home repairs. Whether they're heard at a specific time of day or noticed ...