Mammal Marking Lab

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Be prepared to work outside during lab this week.

                 

             fox squirrel (Sciurus niger)

 

Fox Squirrel Lab Handout   (print out and bring to lab)

Sexing & Aging Fox Squirrels  (print out and bring to lab)

Re-sight instruction for the fox squirrels (due before or on Oct. 15)

 

Written assignment (due Oct. 12/13)

 

Reading assignments:

Arenz, C.L. 1997. Handling fox squirrels: ketamine-hydrochloride versus a simple restraint. Wildlife Society Bulletin. 25:107-109.

Note:  read this one before we handle the fox squirrels!!

 

Schemnitz, S.D. 1996. Capture and handling wild animals. In: Research and Management Techniques for Wildlife and Habitats. The Wildlife Soceity, Bethesda, MD.  (section for mammals -- pg. 106-111)

 

Nietfeld, M.T., Barrett, M.W., and Silvy, N. 1996. Wildlife marking techniques.  In: Research and Management Techniques for Wildlife and Habitats. The Wildlife Soceity, Bethesda, MD.   (section for mammals -- pg. 140-149)