A report published today and co-authored by James Hutton Institute scientists recommends ways to count mountain hares. The scientific study compared a range of methods to count individuals, and determined the most effective, reliable and cost-effective methods for estimating hare populations in upland areas at local and national levels. The research concluded that two methods can do this: systematically counting hares at night using a spotlight, and measuring dung accumulation over four to six months during the winter.
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