
Lenoir-Rhyne tracks herons with Fitbit-like technology
Episode 387 | 6m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Researchers at Lenoir-Rhyne University outfit herons with GPS and Fitbit-like trackers.
Researchers at Lenoir-Rhyne University outfit herons with GPS locators and Fitbit-like trackers to learn where they go when they migrate and how much energy they need to survive breeding season.
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Lenoir-Rhyne tracks herons with Fitbit-like technology
Episode 387 | 6m 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Researchers at Lenoir-Rhyne University outfit herons with GPS locators and Fitbit-like trackers to learn where they go when they migrate and how much energy they need to survive breeding season.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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