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FAQ
Why Canid Camera (the name)
The goal of our camera based study was to capture "candid" shots of Canids (dog-like animals) and other wildlife we thought of Canid Camera as a play on the 1940s TV show Candid Camera.
What if I don't know
Sometimes animals are too out of focus to be sure of the species. There is no "I don't know" I don't know button because your best guesses, even when they are not always right, give us information on what the animal could be. By examining answers from multiple people on each of these photos we narrow down the possibilities for each photo.
Made a mistake?
If you think you are still on the photo you can click the X next to the orange tag at the bottom of the photo to delete that tag. If you have moved on to a different photo there is no way to go back and change your answer but don't worry! Many people look and identify each photo and we look at all the answers to make a final determination.
##Why is this photo white##
White photos occur when the image is overexposed. These images occur most frequently when the camera flash triggers where there is still some daylight, such as at dawn or dusk, or when an animal or object is very near the camera.
##Why do some subject sets have only 1 or 2 photos##
This year our cameras were set to take an image every time they were triggered. Sometimes the camera is only triggered 1 or 2 times or we are left with spare images that do not fit within a 3 second grouping.
Why is there not bait this year?
For this season of Canid Camera we are interested in looking at the behavior of different animals. Since their behavior may be altered by the presence of a bait can we have not used bait this year.
If there is more than one species in the photo
You can select more than one tag for each photo so if there are two (or more) different animals in the photo then tag both!
Why isn't this camera in young forest
Good spotting! Some of our cameras are placed other forest types or on the borders of young forest that look like grasslands. These cameras act as a scientific control so we can see how animal use of and diversity within young forests compares to the surrounding landscape!
Other questions
If you have other questions about the project head over to the talk forum. There you can ask for help or discuss photos with the researchers behind Canid Camera and fellow Zooniverse members!
Get more involved
Interested in getting more involved with Canid Camera? Contact us at CanidCameraNY@gmail.com or visit our lab website