Collection Summary Description Data and Resources Subjects Fields of Research Keywords Socio-economic Objectives Organisations & Groups Related Datasets: Recently updated datasets Related Projects: Recently updated projects Dataset SummaryResource Summary Resource Description Resource Type Resource Access Storage Size Publication Summary Description Related Collections: Recently updated collections Related Datasets: Recently updated datasets Related Projects: Recently updated projects Research Collaborator Summary Biography Other information Related Collections: Recently updated collections Related Datasets: Recently updated datasets Related Projects: Recently updated projects Related Publications: Recently updated publications Organisation Summary Description Related Collections: Recently updated collections Related Datasets: Recently updated datasets Related Projects: Recently updated projects JavaScript is not enabled This application requires Javascript, however the system has detected that Javascript is not enabled on the browser. Please follow these instructions on how to enable Javascript. After Javascript has been enabled, press F5 to reload this page to make this message disappear. ProjectsUnderstanding urban cats through citizen science: the "Cat Tracker" project Understanding urban cats through citizen science: the "Cat Tracker" project Published: 30 August 2019 The Cat Tracker project was a collaborative initiative to further the understanding of domestic cats and community views on their ownership, using a Citizen Science approach. Citizen Science research methodology sees scientists partner with the public to conduct scientific research. The project was made of two parts. The first part was a social survey which included sections relating to cat ownership, attachment to cats, participant demographics, general opinions on cats, and cat stories. The second part was a cat tracking study, where Global Positioning System tracking units and cat harnesses were given to cat owners to monitor their pet cat's movement for one week. This research helped to provide better understanding of cat management decisions by the community and inform cat management by local councils and state government. The project was conducted in partnership with researchers in Wellington, New Zealand and North Carolina, USA. Data and resources Other resources collected by the researchers may be available subject to researcher approval. Please contact Dr Philip Roetman. xls Domestic Cat Personality data Microsoft Excel spreadsheet containing data generated during this research project htm Cat-tracking data Cat-tracking data is stored on 'Movebank' free online database of animal tracking data, coordinated by the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and the University of Konstanz. This project is related to the following collections Domestic Cat Personality Collection This project is related to the following publications Cat Tracker South Australia: understanding pet cats through citizen science The 'Feline Five': An exploration of personality in pet cats (Felis catus) Coverage area Period covered by the dataset Start date: 01 Feb 2014 End date: 31 Dec 2016 Research collaborators Dr Philip Roetman Adjunct Research Fellow Chief Investigator Philip.Roetman@unisa.edu.au AsPr Carla Litchfield Discipline Head: Psychology/Associate Professor of Psychology Other Investigator Carla.Litchfield@unisa.edu.au Dr Hayley Tindle Other Investigator Prof David Bruce Adjunct Professor Other Investigator David.Bruce@unisa.edu.au AsPr Belinda Chiera Associate Professor Other Investigator Belinda.Chiera@unisa.edu.au Dr Heidy Kikillus Other Investigator Associate Professor Roland Kays Research Associate Professor, North Carolina State University Other Investigator roland.kays@ncsu.edu Gillian Quinton Other Investigator Organisations and groups Primary organisation: University of South Australia Partner organisations: Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board City of Marion City of Mitcham City of Salisbury Department of Environment, Water & Natural Resources Dog and Cat Management Board of SA