Capturing Wildlife on Camera

Bobcat image captured by wildlife camera in Arizona

Wildlife cameras, called “camera traps” by wildlife biologists, collect real world data that can be used to spark student curiosity and engagement in the world around them. Using cameras around your school is a unique way to introduce a variety of ecological and biological concepts.

  • Grades: K-12
  • Time: Multiple class periods across school year, also as a club or afterschool activity
Black tailed jackrabbit captured on camera trap

How To...

Details on what to purchase and how to set up your camera.

Javelina family captured by wildlife camera

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Mule deer buck captured on wildlife camera

Image Management

Learn the different ways wildlife camera images and data can be managed.

Coyote walking in wash captured by wildlife camera

Setup Video

Watch a video on how to setup your camera. Video has close captioning and sign language translation.