For ecologists,understanding the reaction of animals to environmental changes is critical.Using networked sensor technology to measure wildlife and environmental parameters can provide accurate,real-time and comprehensive data for monitoring,research and conservation of wildlife.This paper reviews:(i)conventional detection technology;(ii)concepts and applications of the Internet of Things(IoT)in animal ecology;and(iii)the advantages and disadvantages of IoT.The current theoretical limits of IoT in animal ecology are also discussed.Although IoT offers a new direction in animal ecological research,it still needs to be further explored and developed as a theoretical system and applied to the appropriate scientific frameworks for understanding animal ecology.
