Camelot RReport – free web application for analysing camera trap data

Scientists, protected area managers, hunters and wildlife enthusiasts use camera traps as one of the most important tools for wildlife research and management. However, due to a lack of analytical skills, thousands of wildlife photos are not analysed, and their usefulness for wildlife management needs to be properly exploited. Camelot is one of the most widely used software for managing camera trap images, while R packages are used for further statistical computing, but R poses a challenge for many camera trap users. To overcome this, we programmed a freely accessible web application (https://rreport.vef.hr/) with a user-friendly interface for analysing camera trap data previously processed in Camelot. The Camelot RReport application provides not only the outputs required for a basic overview of camera trap results but also some advanced features, including trap station intervals and activity and a graphical overview of species activity. RReport enhances data insights and visualisation capabilities beyond Camelot's native functionalities making it a perfect tool for camera trap data analysis for novice and advanced camera trap users.