26 moose - 6 bulls and 20 cows, in the area around Misterhult in Småland now have GPS senders placed around their necks. The purpose of this is to ascertain their movements, activities and habits.
The work is being carried out through the Sydälg (Southern moose) Misterhult project, a part of the Skog och Vilt (Forest and Wildlife) research program being run by SLU (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences). Sveaskog is a working partner and part sponsor.
Taking several tests
The breathing patterns and temperatures of the moose are carefully checked when they are being tagged. Several test samples are taken from the moose, including blood, droppings and louse flies, before the collars are placed around their necks. In addition, the heads and hooves are measured.
"Other previously started research is underway in the area for the purpose of studying the effects of providing grazing in the forest and on open land," says Sofia Hammarskjöld, Wildlife administration manager at Sveaskog.
Placing GPS collars on moose in this particular area combines very well with this since their movements and the effects of the grazing provision can be studied more accurately.
Follow the moose in real-time
You can follow the moose in real-time. The maps are updated two to six times a day, and the locations of the moose are recorded every 30-120 minutes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Go to the link on the right to follow their movement patterns.