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A method of approximating range size of small mammals

January 1, 1965

In summary, trap success trends appear to provide a useful approximation to range size of easily trapped small mammals such as Peromyscus. The scale of measurement can be adjusted as desired. Further explorations of the usefulness of the plan should be made and modifications possibly developed before adoption.

Publication Year 1965
Title A method of approximating range size of small mammals
Authors L. F. Stickel
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of Mammalogy
Index ID 5220097
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center