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LEOPARD LOUNGE

Part 2: Studying secretive cats

Last issue we looked at how camera traps have become invaluable when it comes to Lstudying shy animals like leopards. So, how do they work?

A camera trap has a sensor, lens, flash and a few controls to change settings, all

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