Modern weights and measurements on wild tigers

[Pckts]

(01-27-2022, 09:19 PM)GuateGojira Wrote:

(01-27-2022, 09:05 PM)Pckts Wrote: Actually the most common protocol in India that I’ve seen is over the curves. This was mentioned by M.P. Tiger foundation when I got MV2’s weight from Kanha.

The Sugar cane male from Pilibhit was dead unfortunately when the measurements were taken during the autopsy.

Not quite sure:

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Plus, there are two videos (one posted by SpinoRex) where it shows that they follow the straigh line in the back or at one side of the body.

So, is at some point confusing to just say "over curves", because like I said before, technically all these are meaurements "over the curves" of the body, everybody will tell you this, but the issue is IF they hold the tape straight or if they press it in a few points to hold it, or if they press the entire tape in all the curves. So especific details are very important and very few people (like Dr Sunqusit, Dr Farhadinia and Dr Athreya, for example) will take the time to fully explain the method used.

The first Tiger shown is dead and the last cub as well. 
Also the first Tiger actually looks to be more curved than straight, you can see the bend in the tape over the neck and shoulder.
The middle one is already collared and they look to be in the process of measuring but of course some may try "in a straight line" 
But the M.P. Tiger Foundation for instance is involved in almost all of the Tiger captures throughout Kanha. Over the curves is also standard protocol for Oncafari and they've captured more modern Jaguars than any other research organization.
Most will say that between the pegs is the most accurate of any measurements which will pretty much be impossible during a capture for research purposes since that's not the point of the capture. They have a limited time and generally it's for a different reason other than measurements. Reply