Archive for January 13th, 2001
Day 10
Tyse took us out to demonstrate a cage-trap today, which was a large cage about the size of a small car. This method wasn’t used on the reserve, but it was all part of learning about different aspects and techniques of wildlife management. It’s purpose was to capture large-ish animals (the size of a leopard or smaller) for tagging, or to record the condition of the animal.
We positioned it between a tree and a large bush to give maximum natural cover, covered it with branches, grass and twigs etc. to disguise it, and even put some inside. The idea was to eliminate hard shapes, straight lines or flat surfaces to make it look natural.
Back at the camp, I heard that strange scratching sound again coming from the roof (see day 3). I wonder what it is?