Introduction to the theme issue: Measuring physiology in free-living animals.
L A Hawkes1, A Fahlman2,3, K Sato4
1Hatherly Laboratories, University of Exeter, Prince of Wales Road Exeter EX4 4PS, UK.
Summary
Physiologging devices now offer unprecedented insights into wild animal physiology and behavior. Advances in wearable technology promise to overcome previous limitations, benefiting both animal welfare and human health research.
Area of Science:
- Zoology and Physiology
- Bio-logging and Wearable Technology
Background:
- Biologging has tracked animal movements since the 1940s.
- Recent miniaturization of physiologging devices provides insights into wild animal physiology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the evolution and impact of physiologging technologies in studying wild animals.
- To explore the potential of biomedical and sports wearable advancements for animal physiology research.
Main Methods:
- Utilizes miniaturized electronic devices for logging physiological variables (heart rate, blood oxygen, etc.) on free-living animals.
- Leverages advancements in biomedical and sports wearable technologies.
Main Results:
- Astonishing insights into the 'how' and 'why' of extreme animal performances.
- Demonstrates improvements in animal welfare and yield in agriculture and aquaculture.
Conclusions:
- Physiologging is overcoming historical technological, ethical, and logistical challenges.
- This field may reveal new therapeutic interventions for human health by studying animal physiology.
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