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Sunday, December 02, 2012
All Tech Considered
The Sight Of Roadkill Makes A Pretty, Data-Rich Picture
December 2, 2012 NCPRScientists and citizens are filling up a database on dead critters with their smartphones. The EpiCollect app pulls data such as location, speed limit and the carcass's condition. Wildlife ecologist Danielle Garneau says the project tracks animal movement and may help protect species in the future.