One more.... Mike Nolan
Four ways to ID turtles for mark/recapture are ; 1) place the turtle on = a fllat bed scanner to enter unique marking images into a computer for = future recapture comparasions. 2) Compare digital photographs upon each = recapture. 3) before computers, turtles were simply xerox copied on a copier to = compare with future recaptures. 4) A digital ( dots per square inch) laser scanner in the newest ,and = most expensive rage to read the unique pits and grooves and markings on = animal skin to identify individuals. There are other non invasive high = tech scanning methods to accomplish your goals but they can get very = expensive. GOOD LUCK!!!!!=20 Call weekdays, evenings and weekends. Leave your phone number/best time = to return your call and/or your e-mail address if we are on another line = or away from our phones.=20 Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director =20 Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit *************************************************************************= ********* "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" "Spanish Immersion offered in Mexico, Costa Rica,=20 Nicaragua, Panama, Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru" Web: http://iwanttolearnspanish.org (being updated for 07) U.S. Office: Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit P.O. Box 141543 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49514-1543 USA Phone: 1.616.604.0546=20 Toll Free: 1.877.255.3721 Skype Phone: mikenolan1 Live Chat and Phone MS Live Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.rainforestandreef.org (being updated for 07) Latin America Office: P.O. Box 850-1150 San Jos=E9, Costa Rica, Central America Att: Juan Pablo Bello C. Program Director, Latin America Phone: 011.506.290.8883/011.506.822.8222 (Cell)/Fax: 011.506.290.8883 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *************************************************************************= *********
