At Telemetry Solutions, we believe that GPS wildlife tracking is more than just technology — it’s a powerful way to unlock insight into how animals move, behave, and interact with landscapes. Whether you're studying migration corridors, home range dynamics, or endangered species, our GPS wildlife tracking devices are engineered for durability, accuracy, and minimal impact on the animals you monitor.
GPS wildlife tracking uses miniaturized devices — collars, backpacks, or pods — equipped with satellite-based positioning systems. These devices record (and often transmit) geographic coordinates over time, allowing researchers to reconstruct movement paths, identify habitat preferences, and uncover behavioral patterns. With modern systems, you can choose data retrieval via UHF, GSM, or Iridium satellite links, giving flexibility depending on how remote your study area is.
Lightweight & custom‑fit designs: Our GPS collars and backpacks are designed to minimize burden on animals. For very small species, our nano and enhanced units weigh just a few grams.
Custom scheduling & power management: You can schedule fix intervals, sleep cycles, and data transmission windows to optimize battery life.
Drop-off mechanisms: Some units include programmable drop-off systems, letting devices detach safely once data collection is complete.
Flexible data retrieval: Choose from automatic UHF downloads or Iridium satellite transfer — or both — depending on your study’s terrain and connectivity constraints.
Species‑specific solutions: From bats to bears, we design devices tailored to anatomical and behavioral needs, so tracking doesn’t disrupt natural behavior.
When selecting a device for your field study, consider:
Species & weight constraints – The tracking unit should not exceed a small percentage of the animal’s body weight.
Battery life vs. fix frequency – Higher sampling rates drain battery faster; plan a balance based on your research goals.
Data communication method – If your study area has limited cellular coverage, satellite or UHF download may be essential.
Terrain & range – Long-range UHF download systems or satellite links are better in remote or rugged regions.
Retrieval logistics – If you can’t recapture the animal, drop-off mechanisms or remote retrieval are crucial.
We help you assess these variables to pick—or build—the optimal GPS wildlife tracking device for your project.
Monitoring bear movement across mountainous corridors using GPS pods with satellite uplink.
Tracking small mammals’ habitat use with ultra-light nano backpacks and remote UHF data download.
Deploying drop-off collars on medium mammals, allowing safe device recovery after study completion.
These case studies highlight how robust, species‑appropriate GPS wildlife tracking devices lead to more accurate insights and less animal disturbance.
Q1: Can you track animals in very remote regions (no cellular signal)?
A: Yes. Our devices support Iridium satellite data transfer or UHF long‑range downloads, so you can receive location data even in areas with no cellular coverage.
Q2: How long does the battery last?
A: It depends on fix frequency, transmission method, and power management. For example, lower-frequency fixes and scheduled sleep cycles can extend battery life to many months. We help configure your device for optimal trade-offs.
Q3: Will the device affect the animal’s behavior?
A: Our designs are as lightweight and ergonomic as possible, tailored to species’ morphology to minimize interference. We also offer drop-off systems to avoid long-term burden.
Q4: Can I adjust the tracking schedule mid-deployment?
A: Yes — you can upload new schedules and configurations remotely, enabling dynamic adjustments to your monitoring plan.
Q5: What species can you support?
A: We support a wide range—from bats, birds, reptiles, and small mammals to larger species like deer and bears. If your species isn’t listed, we design custom solutions.
We’re based in the United States, but our devices serve global conservation and research initiatives. Every project starts with a consultation — we’ll discuss your species, environment, research goals, and logistical constraints. From there, we help you choose (or design) the right GPS wildlife tracking system and support you throughout deployment and data retrieval.
Let’s build a tracking solution that empowers your wildlife research while respecting the animals you study. Visit our device catalogue or contact us today to get started.