 This research demonstrated the importance of monitoring the movements of animals after being translocated to new locations. The study found that the movements of hellbenders were affected by the type of release site with those released into sites with larger rocks and higher crayfish densities having better survival rates. Additionally, the study showed that the size of the hellbenders home range increased following translocation indicating that the animals were able to settle into their new environments. This research provides important information about how to successfully translocate animals in order to protect them from extinction. This article was authored by Bradley D. Neeson, Michael J. Freak, Emily Nolan, and others.