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Aug 05, 2026
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2026-2027 Academic Catalog
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WILD 2170 - Mammalogy
Credits: 1 Lecture: 0 Lab: 3
A field and laboratory focused course on the ecology, behavior, life history, taxonomy, and identification of mammals. Field and laboratory techniques will include field surveys, capture, necropsy, study skin preparation, disease recognition, pelage and skull identification, and behavioral observation. Field studies will emphasize identification, natural history, tracking, and ecology. Laboratory sessions will include short lectures, research topics in scientific journals, and scat analysis. Students will be creating mammal study skins, skulls, and aids for identification.
Prerequisite: None
Course Classification: T
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