Mammalogy

  1. Methods in Mammalogy
    1. Field Techniques
      1. Observation and Identification
        1. Visual Identification
          1. Field Guides
            1. Morphological Features
              1. Behavioral Characteristics
              2. Auditory Identification
                1. Vocalizations
                  1. Sound Recording
                    1. Call Analysis
                  2. Live Trapping and Handling
                    1. Trap Types
                      1. Sherman Traps
                        1. Pitfall Traps
                          1. Mist Nets
                            1. Cage Traps
                            2. Handling Protocols
                              1. Restraint Techniques
                                1. Stress Minimization
                                  1. Data Collection
                                  2. Animal Welfare Considerations
                                    1. Ethical Guidelines
                                      1. Permit Requirements
                                        1. Health Monitoring
                                      2. Marking and Tagging
                                        1. Ear Tags
                                          1. Numbered Tags
                                            1. Color-Coded Systems
                                            2. PIT Tags
                                              1. Passive Integrated Transponders
                                                1. Reader Technology
                                                2. Collars and Bands
                                                  1. Radio Collars
                                                    1. GPS Collars
                                                      1. Leg Bands
                                                      2. Natural Markings
                                                        1. Photo-Identification
                                                          1. Scar Patterns
                                                        2. Radio Telemetry and GPS Tracking
                                                          1. Equipment and Setup
                                                            1. Transmitter Types
                                                              1. Antenna Systems
                                                                1. Receiver Technology
                                                                2. Data Collection and Analysis
                                                                  1. Location Fixes
                                                                    1. Movement Patterns
                                                                      1. Home Range Estimation
                                                                      2. Satellite Tracking
                                                                        1. GPS Technology
                                                                          1. Data Transmission
                                                                        2. Camera Trapping
                                                                          1. Placement and Setup
                                                                            1. Trail Selection
                                                                              1. Camera Positioning
                                                                                1. Trigger Settings
                                                                                2. Data Interpretation
                                                                                  1. Species Identification
                                                                                    1. Individual Recognition
                                                                                      1. Activity Patterns
                                                                                      2. Survey Design
                                                                                        1. Grid Sampling
                                                                                          1. Targeted Sampling
                                                                                        2. Acoustic Monitoring
                                                                                          1. Recording Equipment
                                                                                            1. Ultrasonic Detectors
                                                                                              1. Digital Recorders
                                                                                                1. Microphone Arrays
                                                                                                2. Call Analysis
                                                                                                  1. Spectrogram Analysis
                                                                                                    1. Call Classification
                                                                                                      1. Automated Detection
                                                                                                    2. Sign and Track Surveys
                                                                                                      1. Track Identification
                                                                                                        1. Track Patterns
                                                                                                          1. Gait Analysis
                                                                                                            1. Substrate Effects
                                                                                                            2. Scat Analysis
                                                                                                              1. Morphological Identification
                                                                                                                1. Dietary Analysis
                                                                                                                  1. DNA Extraction
                                                                                                                  2. Other Signs
                                                                                                                    1. Feeding Signs
                                                                                                                      1. Rubs and Scratches
                                                                                                                        1. Dens and Nests
                                                                                                                    2. Museum and Laboratory Techniques
                                                                                                                      1. Collection and Curation of Specimens
                                                                                                                        1. Preparation Methods
                                                                                                                          1. Skinning Techniques
                                                                                                                            1. Skeletal Preparation
                                                                                                                              1. Fluid Preservation
                                                                                                                              2. Cataloging and Storage
                                                                                                                                1. Database Management
                                                                                                                                  1. Specimen Labeling
                                                                                                                                    1. Storage Conditions
                                                                                                                                    2. Tissue Banking
                                                                                                                                      1. Genetic Material Storage
                                                                                                                                        1. Cryopreservation
                                                                                                                                      2. Morphometrics
                                                                                                                                        1. Measurement Techniques
                                                                                                                                          1. Linear Measurements
                                                                                                                                            1. Angular Measurements
                                                                                                                                              1. Volumetric Measurements
                                                                                                                                              2. Statistical Analysis
                                                                                                                                                1. Multivariate Analysis
                                                                                                                                                  1. Geometric Morphometrics
                                                                                                                                                    1. Allometric Relationships
                                                                                                                                                  2. Genetic and Genomic Analysis
                                                                                                                                                    1. DNA Extraction
                                                                                                                                                      1. Tissue Samples
                                                                                                                                                        1. Non-Invasive Samples
                                                                                                                                                          1. Ancient DNA
                                                                                                                                                          2. PCR and Sequencing
                                                                                                                                                            1. Primer Design
                                                                                                                                                              1. Amplification Protocols
                                                                                                                                                                1. Sequencing Technologies
                                                                                                                                                                2. Population Genetics
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Microsatellite Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                    1. SNP Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Phylogenetic Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                    2. Isotope Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Stable Isotope Techniques
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Carbon Isotopes
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Nitrogen Isotopes
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Oxygen Isotopes
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Applications in Diet and Migration Studies
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Trophic Level Analysis
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Geographic Origin
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Seasonal Movements
                                                                                                                                                                                2. Age Determination Techniques
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Tooth Wear and Cementum Annuli
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Wear Patterns
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Annual Growth Rings
                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Bone Ossification
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Epiphyseal Fusion
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Suture Closure
                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Skeletochronology
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Growth Rings in Bones
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Age Estimation Accuracy

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                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Introduction to Mammalogy