New collar sensor could reveal how wildfire smoke affects animal health

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Researchers are developing a collar-mounted sensor to study how wildfire smoke affects the health of wildlife. The technology could provide new evidence about exposure and health impacts in animals living in remote areas, where direct monitoring is difficult.

When wildfire smoke fills the air, most people can go inside to avoid it. Wildlife does not have that option, and little is known about how animals living in remote areas respond to wildfires and smoke exposure.