The Big Pause - Tracking Wildlife During COVID-19 Lockdowns

Explore the unprecedented opportunity for wildlife research created by the COVID-19 lockdowns in this captivating lecture by Professor Christian Rutz. Discover how the 'anthropause' allowed scientists to investigate animal behavior in the absence of human activity. Learn about the groundbreaking COVID-19 Bio-Logging Initiative, which collected over 1 billion GPS location records from more than 13,000 tagged animals worldwide. Gain insights into human-wildlife interactions and innovative approaches to coexistence on our crowded planet. Delve into Professor Rutz's background in animal behavior, cognition, and conservation science, and his role as Founding President of the International Bio-Logging Society. Understand the significance of this research in shaping our understanding of wildlife movements and informing future conservation strategies.