Using Citizen Science for Long-term Monitoring of Gila Monsters in Saguaro National Park
Bonine K, Swann D, Anderson D, Henker K, Perkins N. 2016. Using Citizen Science for Long-term Monitoring of Gila Monsters in Saguaro National Park. National Park Service. Tucson, AZ
Report of long-term study of Gila monsters in the Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park. Includes natural history and genetic data, habitat and activities study using radio telemetry, photos from Park visitors. Study included strong educational and Citizen Science components, use of iNaturalist app, interpretive programs and peer-reviewed paper about Gila monster genetics.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Bonine, Kevin; Swann, Don; Anderson, Darren; Henker, Kitra; Perkins, Nicholas
- Date of Issue
- 2016-10
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- SAGU
- Keywords
- Citizen Scientist, Gila monsters, iNaturalist, Interpretive Programs, Mitochondrial DNA, Radio Telemetry, Rincon Mountain District, Saguaro National Park