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Pet Cats Australia Movement Data
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This collection of tracking data details the movement, demographic information, and behavioural characteristics of domestic cats (Felis catus) involved in a study across Australia. The data was gathered to assess characteristics such as age, sex, neuter status, hunting habits, and the physical location of the animals over time. It provides a foundation for analysis focused on determining the animals' home ranges and their impacts on the local ecological environment.
Columns
The data provides detailed attributes relating to the tracked events and individual animals:
- timestamp: Records the date and time of the sensor measurement, provided in UTC or GPS time format.
- location lat / location long: The estimated geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) for the event, using decimal degrees (WGS84).
- animal ID: A unique identifier assigned to each individual cat within the study.
- animal sex: Defines the gender of the cat, typically recorded as male (m) or female (f).
- animal reproductive condition: Describes the reproductive status, such as 'Neutered' or 'Spayed'.
- animal life stage: The age class of the animal at the start of the deployment (e.g., specific age in years or terms like 'adult').
- attachment type: Specifies the method used to affix the tracking device to the cat, such as a 'collar'.
- sensor type: Indicates the type of instrument used to collect the measurements, such as GPS.
- algorithm marked outlier / manually marked outlier: Flags (TRUE/FALSE) identifying event measurements deemed anomalous by filtering algorithms or manual review.
- study name: The name associated with the tracking initiative in the Movebank repository, which is "Pet Cats Australia".
Distribution
The data package is structured around two main files, typically provided in CSV format: the primary tracking data file and a reference data file. The metadata confirms that the reference data file includes 442 unique animal and tag identifiers. The original data resides within the Movebank Data Repository. A sample file and the main data files are intended to be available separately on the platform.
Usage
This data is ideally suited for academic research and professional analysis in several fields. It can be used by ecologists and conservation scientists to model the spatial behaviour of domestic pets and calculate potential impacts on native fauna. It is also valuable for data scientists interested in spatial time series analysis and modelling the correlation between demographic attributes (such as neuter status and age) and movement patterns. The data supports studies investigating the small home ranges of pet cats.
Coverage
The geographic scope of the data collection is Australia. The temporal coverage spans from early March 2015 through to mid-July 2016, encompassing the deployment and retrieval timelines. The focus is specifically on the species Felis catus (domestic cats), and includes essential demographic details such as sex, age class, and reproductive condition for the tracked individuals.
License
Creative Commons Zero (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication.
Who Can Use It
- Ecologists and Conservation Managers: For assessing local ecological impacts and predator-prey relationships.
- Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialists: To map and analyse animal utilisation distributions and home range sizes.
- Animal Behavioural Scientists: To correlate specific traits like hunting propensity with movement data.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Pet Cats Australia Movement Data
- Australian Domestic Cat Tracking Study
- Feline GPS Tracking Data (2015-2016)
- Ecological Impact Data of Australian Cats
Attributes
Original Data Source: Pet Cats Australia Movement Data
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