Deployment of satellite tag procedure

IM sedation

intramuscular injection using tubing, to achieve initial sedation

IV sedation

Insertion of epidural needle, to maintain sedation and collect blood samples

Gluying of tag

Gluying of the satellire tag using two component epoxy

Mechanical manipulation

Mecanichal manipulation of the subject to reduce the risk of deep apnoea and help post-sedation recovery

Subject with pup

Tagged female getting out of sedation, and her pup, almost ready to be weaned