Camera traps are a non-invasive research tool that advances welfare science without capturing or disturbing animals.
Camera trapping represents a welfare-positive research approach because it provides rich information on animal behaviour, health, and population status without physical capture or handling. Images of thin animals, injured individuals, or abnormal behaviours allow welfare interventions without requiring the additional stress of capture. Remote camera networks enable monitoring at scales impossible with traditional survey methods, improving our understanding of animal welfare across entire ecosystems.