MICA - Muskrat and coypu camera trap observations in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany

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Description

MICA - Muskrat and coypu camera trap observations in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany is a camera trap dataset published by the Research Institute of Nature and Forest (INBO). It is part of the LIFE project MICA, in which innovative techniques are tested for a more efficient control of muskrat and coypu populations, both invasive species. The dataset contains camera trap observations of muskrat and coypu, as well as many other observed species. Geospatial coordinates are rounded to 0.001 degrees. Issues with the dataset can be reported at https://github.com/inbo/camera-trap-datasets/issues.

We have released this dataset to the public domain under a Creative Commons Zero waiver. We would appreciate it if you follow the INBO norms for data use (https://www.inbo.be/en/norms-data-use) when using the data. If you have any questions regarding this dataset, don't hesitate to contact us via the contact information provided in the metadata or via opendata@inbo.be.

This dataset was collected using infrastructure provided by INBO and funded by Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO) as part of the Belgian contribution to LifeWatch. The data were collected as part of the MICA project, which received funding from the European Union’s LIFE Environment sub-programme under the grant agreement LIFE18 NAT/NL/001047. The dataset was published with funding from Stichting NLBIF - Netherlands Biodiversity Information Facility.

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Keywords

muskrat; invasive alien species; coypu; public awareness campaign; damage prevention; flood control; flood protection; animal damage; pest control; camera traps

Contributors

Emma Cartuyvels
principalInvestigator
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Tim Adriaens
contributor
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Kristof Baert
contributor
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Warre Baert
contributor
Gust Boiten
Dimitri Brosens
contributor
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Jim Casaer
contributor
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Bram D'hondt
contributor
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Abel De Boer
Manon Debrabandere
Sander Devisscher
contributor
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Dennis Donckers
Silke Dupont
contributor
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Wouter Franceus
contributor
Heiko Fritz
contributor
Lilja Fromme
Friederike Gethöffer
Jan Gouwy
contributor
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Casper Herbots
contributor
Frank Huysentruyt
contributor
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Leo Kehl
Liam Letheren
Lydia Liebgott
Yorick Liefting
contributor
Wageningen University
Jan Lodewijkx
contributor
Claudia Maistrelli
Björn Matthies
Kelly Meijvisch
Dolf Moerkens
contributor
Unie van Waterschappen
Axel Neukermans
contributor
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Brecht Neukermans
contributor
Jelle Ronsijn
contributor
Kurt Schamp
contributor
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Dan Slootmaekers
contributor
Linda Tiggelman
contributor
Sanne Van Donink
contributor
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Danny Van der beeck
Peter Desmet
contributor
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
Research Institute for Nature and Forest (INBO)
rightsHolder

Sources

Title Agouti
Path https://www.agouti.eu
Email agouti@wur.nl
Version v4

Licenses

Name CC0-1.0
Path https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Scope data
Name CC-BY-4.0
Path http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Scope media

Geographic Scope

Coordinates [[[3.518, 50.699], [8.33, 50.699], [8.33, 53.407], [3.518, 53.407], [3.518, 50.699]]]
Coordinate precision 0.001

Taxonomic Scope

Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/93V5
Scientific name Accipiter gentilis
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names northern goshawk [eng], havik [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/9L7Y
Scientific name Acrocephalus schoenobaenus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names sedge warbler [eng], rietzanger [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/9L82
Scientific name Acrocephalus scirpaceus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names Eurasian reed warbler [eng], kleine karekiet [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/5TV4F
Scientific name Aix galericulata
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names mandarin duck [eng], mandarijneend [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/667V7
Scientific name Alcedo atthis
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names common kingfisher [eng], ijsvogel [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/C5KM
Scientific name Alopochen aegyptiaca
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names Egyptian goose [eng], nijlgans [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/V8R
Scientific name Anas
Taxon rank genus
Vernacular names dabbling ducks [eng], eenden [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/DGNC
Scientific name Anas clypeata
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names northern shoveler [eng], slobeend [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/DGND
Scientific name Anas crecca
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names Eurasian teal [eng], wintertaling [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/DGP4
Scientific name Anas penelope
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names Eurasian wigeon [eng], smient [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/DGP6
Scientific name Anas platyrhynchos
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names mallard [eng], wilde eend [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/DGPL
Scientific name Anas strepera
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names gadwall [eng], krakeend [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/X5D
Scientific name Anser
Taxon rank genus
Vernacular names geese [eng], ganzen [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/679X7
Scientific name Anser anser
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names greylag goose [eng], grauwe gans [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/PW
Scientific name Anura
Taxon rank order
Vernacular names frogs [eng], kikkers [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/FRJJ
Scientific name Apodemus sylvaticus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names wood mouse [eng], bosmuis [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/32FH
Scientific name Ardea
Taxon rank genus
Vernacular names great herons [eng], reigers [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/GCHR
Scientific name Ardea alba
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names great egret [eng], grote zilverreiger [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/GCHS
Scientific name Ardea cinerea
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names grey heron [eng], blauwe reiger [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/H3SY
Scientific name Arvicola amphibius
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names European water vole [eng], woelrat [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/V2
Scientific name Aves
Taxon rank class
Vernacular names bird sp. [eng], vogel [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/5VYJV
Scientific name Aythya fuligula
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names tufted duck [eng], kuifeend [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/MLQ5
Scientific name Bos taurus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names cattle [eng], koe [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/3BT5
Scientific name Botaurus
Taxon rank genus
Vernacular names brown bitterns [eng], Botaurus sp. [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/MMYM
Scientific name Botaurus stellaris
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names Eurasian bittern [eng], roerdomp [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/5WRC3
Scientific name Branta canadensis
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names Canada goose [eng], grote Canadese gans [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/PBGT
Scientific name Cairina moschata
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names muscovy duck [eng], muskuseend [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/5G6ZJ
Scientific name Canis lupus familiaris
Taxon rank subspecies
Vernacular names dog [eng], hond [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/QSF3
Scientific name Capreolus capreolus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names roe deer [eng], ree [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/RQPW
Scientific name Castor fiber
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names Eurasian beaver [eng], bever [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/T56G
Scientific name Cervus elaphus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names red deer [eng], edelhert [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/XC
Scientific name Chiroptera
Taxon rank order
Vernacular names bats [eng], vleermuizen [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/5YGFK
Scientific name Chroicocephalus ridibundus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names black-headed gull [eng], kokmeeuw [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/X733
Scientific name Coloeus monedula
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names western jackdaw [eng], kauw [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/5ZQ9C
Scientific name Columba oenas
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names stock dove [eng], holenduif [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/XBGG
Scientific name Columba palumbus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names common wood pigeon [eng], houtduif [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/8GD
Scientific name Columbidae
Taxon rank family
Vernacular names pigeons and doves [eng], duiven [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/YNHG
Scientific name Corvus corax
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names common raven [eng], raaf [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/YNHJ
Scientific name Corvus corone
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names carrion crow [eng], zwarte kraai [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/32NH2
Scientific name Cyanistes caeruleus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names Eurasian blue tit [eng], pimpelmees [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/32ZQB
Scientific name Cygnus olor
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names mute swan [eng], knobbelzwaan [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/33HRJ
Scientific name Cyprinus carpio
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names common carp [eng], Europese karper [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/6CJDB
Scientific name Dendrocopos major
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names great spotted woodpecker [eng], grote bonte specht [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/6FYBT
Scientific name Equus caballus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names horse [eng], paard [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/3B2C2
Scientific name Erinaceus europaeus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names European hedgehog [eng], egel [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/6H2XM
Scientific name Erithacus rubecula
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names European robin [eng], roodborst [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/3DXV3
Scientific name Felis catus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names domestic cat [eng], kat [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/6JPSJ
Scientific name Fringilla coelebs
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names common chaffinch [eng], vink [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/6JPSG
Scientific name Fringilla montifringilla
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names brambling [eng], keep [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/6K3W6
Scientific name Fulica atra
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names Eurasian coot [eng], meerkoet [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/3F6V9
Scientific name Gallinago gallinago
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names common snipe [eng], watersnip [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/3F6VX
Scientific name Gallinula chloropus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names common moorhen [eng], waterhoen [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/6JYHZ
Scientific name Garrulus glandarius
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names Eurasian jay [eng], gaai [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/6MB3T
Scientific name Homo sapiens
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names human [eng], mens [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/6PPYF
Scientific name Lepus europaeus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names European hare [eng], haas [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/3WFWC
Scientific name Luscinia svecica
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names bluethroat [eng], blauwborst [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/72PQL
Scientific name Lutra lutra
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names Eurasian otter [eng], otter [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/5LMD
Scientific name Martes
Taxon rank genus
Vernacular names martens [eng], marters [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/3Y9VW
Scientific name Martes foina
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names beech marten [eng], steenmarter [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/3Y9W2
Scientific name Martes martes
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names European pine marten [eng], boommarter [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/3ZDRX
Scientific name Meles meles
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names European badger [eng], das [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/44G9B
Scientific name Motacilla cinerea
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names grey wagtail [eng], grote gele kwikstaart [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/44QWG
Scientific name Mustela erminea
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names stoat [eng], hermelijn [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/44QY4
Scientific name Mustela nivalis
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names least weasel [eng], wezel [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/44QYC
Scientific name Mustela putorius
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names European polecat [eng], bunzing [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/6RRQT
Scientific name Myocastor coypus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names coypu [eng], beverrat [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/454Q4
Scientific name Myodes glareolus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names bank vole [eng], rosse woelmuis [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/49JSC
Scientific name Ondatra zibethicus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names muskrat [eng], muskusrat [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/74ZBP
Scientific name Oryctolagus cuniculus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names European rabbit [eng], Europees konijn [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/4B9VF
Scientific name Ovis aries
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names domestic sheep [eng], schaap [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/75SVV
Scientific name Parus major
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names great tit [eng], koolmees [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/3RL
Scientific name Passeriformes
Taxon rank order
Vernacular names passerines [eng], zangvogels [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/4FQQC
Scientific name Phalacrocorax carbo
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names great cormorant [eng], aalscholver [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/4FWMN
Scientific name Phasianus colchicus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names common pheasant [eng], fazant [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/4GKQY
Scientific name Phoenicurus phoenicurus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names common redstart [eng], gekraagde roodstaart [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/4HPXM
Scientific name Pica pica
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names Eurasian magpie [eng], ekster [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/4HR3F
Scientific name Picus viridis
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names European green woodpecker [eng], groene specht [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/782YB
Scientific name Podiceps cristatus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names great crested grebe [eng], fuut [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/4MPXY
Scientific name Procyon lotor
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names raccoon [eng], gewone wasbeer [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/4N8CC
Scientific name Prunella modularis
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names dunnock [eng], heggenmus [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/4RB9P
Scientific name Rallus aquaticus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names water rail [eng], waterral [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/4RM67
Scientific name Rattus norvegicus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names brown rat [eng], bruine rat [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/3Z5
Scientific name Rodentia
Taxon rank order
Vernacular names rodents [eng], knaagdieren [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/79Y2K
Scientific name Sciurus vulgaris
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names red squirrel [eng], rode eekhoorn [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/4VS4Z
Scientific name Scolopax rusticola
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names Eurasian woodcock [eng], houtsnip [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/626YH
Scientific name Soricidae
Taxon rank family
Vernacular names shrews [eng], spitsmuizen [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/532G9
Scientific name Strix aluco
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names tawny owl [eng], bosuil [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/5384V
Scientific name Sturnus vulgaris
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names common starling [eng], spreeuw [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/53HGR
Scientific name Sus scrofa
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names wild boar [eng], everzwijn [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/53N3J
Scientific name Sylvia atricapilla
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names Eurasian blackcap [eng], zwartkop [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/54C7M
Scientific name Tachybaptus ruficollis
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names little grebe [eng], dodaars [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/54GHT
Scientific name Tadorna ferruginea
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names ruddy shelduck [eng], casarca [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/54GHV
Scientific name Tadorna tadorna
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names common shelduck [eng], bergeend [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/58VJC
Scientific name Tringa ochropus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names green sandpiper [eng], witgat [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/598TT
Scientific name Troglodytes troglodytes
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names Eurasian wren [eng], winterkoning [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/647VS
Scientific name Turdus
Taxon rank genus
Vernacular names true thrushes [eng], echte lijsters [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/59PLT
Scientific name Turdus iliacus
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names redwing [eng], koperwiek [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/7CYVX
Scientific name Turdus merula
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names common blackbird [eng], merel [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/59PMR
Scientific name Turdus philomelos
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names song thrush [eng], zanglijster [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/59ZVQ
Scientific name Tyto alba
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names western barn owl [eng], kerkuil [nld]
Taxon id https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/COL2023/taxon/5BSG3
Scientific name Vulpes vulpes
Taxon rank species
Vernacular names red fox [eng], vos [nld]

Temporal Scope

Start / Start 2019-09-18 / 2023-09-27

Project

Title MICA - Management of Invasive Coypu and muskrAt in Europe
Description Invasive alien species such as the coypu and muskrat pose a major threat to biodiversity and cost millions of euros annually. By feeding on rushes and reeds, these animals cause serious damage to the environment in which they live and endangered species suffer from habitat loss. The disappearance of reeds and digging in dikes represents a safety risk for humans in the lowland areas. With the LIFE project MICA (https://lifemica.eu), the partners from the participating countries want to develop a transnational plan for the management of coypu and muskrat populations in Europe and aim to reduce their population. The objective of an effective population control of coypu and muskrat is to protect lowlands from flooding, to prevent crop damage and loss of biodiversity. The objective of the project is to serve as a pilot and demonstration project in which ‘best practices’ are tested and new techniques are developed for a more efficient control of muskrat and coypu populations. By involving organisations from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands, the project also promotes international cooperation and knowledge exchange in the field of muskrat and coypu management.
Path https://agouti.eu/#/explore/project/86cabc14-d475-4439-98a7-e7b590bed60e
Sampling design targeted
Capture method [activityDetection, timeLapse]
Observation level [event]
Individual animal false

Bibliographic citation

Cartuyvels E, Adriaens T, Baert K, Baert W, Boiten G, Brosens D, Casaer J, D'hondt B, De Boer A, Debrabandere M, Devisscher S, Donckers D, Dupont S, Franceus W, Fritz H, Fromme L, Gethöffer F, Gouwy J, Herbots C, Huysentruyt F, Kehl L, Letheren L, Liebgott L, Liefting Y, Lodewijkx J, Maistrelli C, Matthies B, Meijvisch K, Moerkens D, Neukermans A, Neukermans B, Ronsijn J, Schamp K, Slootmaekers D, Tiggelman L, Van Donink S, Van der beeck D, Desmet P (2025). MICA - Muskrat and coypu camera trap observations in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Version 1. Camtrap DP dataset. https://ipt.gbif-test.org/resource?r=mica-agouti&v=1

Related identifiers

Related identifier https://www.gbif-test.org/dataset/d311a95a-8108-4473-9fbe-40701675c994
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