Trail camera

A trail camera is a motion-activated camera that wildlife researchers and conservationists place in natural environments to automatically photograph or record animals without human disturbance. These rugged devices use infrared sensors to detect movement and capture images or videos day and night, allowing scientists to study animal behavior, population sizes, and habitat use in their natural settings. Trail cameras have become invaluable tools in ecology because they provide non-invasive data that would be nearly impossible or dangerous to collect through direct observation.