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Compressions
Track Compression Basics
by Joe Longshore II |
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| Here are some basic factors about
track and debris compressions. |
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| The size of track left behind by the animal will is affected by the
hardness of the substrate of the track. At the extreme end of the scale
towards softness is snow - tracks left in snow can be quite a bit larger
than those made on regular soil. |
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| Each type of animal leaves behind its own distinct "compression shape"
on the ground or debris. This may be enough to identify what type of animal
it is that's making the tracks. Here is an overview of the more common
compression shapes. |
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Also: Tracking Box,
Techniques |
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