The Western Centre for Animals on the Move (CAM) conducts research on how, why, and where animals move.
We explore how animal movement is influenced by the surrounding environment and human activities. Each year, around the globe, billions of birds, bats, fishes, sea turtles, marine and terrestrial mammals, and insects navigate hundreds to thousands of kilometers between specialized habitats required for breeding, over-winter survival, moulting, and other activities.
Designing effective conservation actions for migratory and non-migratory species in Canada is a major conservation challenge. Canada cannot be resilient to the effects of a changing climate and anthropogenic activities without the health and connectivity of its mobile animal species. The Centre for Animals on Move informs the way we measure, approach, communicate, and ultimately interact with mobile animal species.
Animals on the move at Science Rendezvous!
CAM will once again be back at Science Rendezvous to showcase what we do to the greater London community. Come on by to see a live demonstration of our MOTUS tower, track your own movement using GPS, and make buttons!
Science rendezvous website
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Learn how our research efforts drive important discoveries that address key research questions and inform our next steps.