The unique habitat matrix of the area around Sde Boker (a gradient of human-modified habitat) together with the immense capabilities of the ATLAS system allow us to examine changes in wildlife movement (currently highly social groups of Arabian Babblers - click here for more information on babblers) based on differing levels of human disturbance. The ATLAS (Advanced Tracking and Localization of Animals in real-life Systems) allows for acquisition of extremely detailed movement information on dozens of individuals simultaneously in real time, far exceeding any current knowledge base on animal behaviour in the wild or otherwise. Tags can weigh less than three grams and last for months. The ATLAS gives an unprecedented amount of data, and with an established study site there are many possibilities for exciting and novel future research!

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