Introduction to Mammalogy
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Mammalian skull structure, dentition and skeletal anatomy; Use of a dichotomous key
Mammal classification
Field techniques: Observations, species identification, field notes, and GPS
Measuring and assessing species diversity I: Observations of diurnal animals
Measuring and assessing species diversity II: Trapping small terrestrial mammals
Measuring and assessing species diversity III: Identifying mammals by their sign
Transect methods for estimating the abundance of mammal populations
Abundance indices: Burrows and deer pellets

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