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University
Shawnee State University
Major
Biology
Presentation Types
Oral Group Presentation
Abstract
Documenting Mammal Diversity among Microhabitats in Shawnee State Forest
Baseline knowledge of faunal and floral richness and abundance within systems is useful for system management and conservation. We report findings from an ongoing mammalian survey in riparian associated microhabitats within Shawnee State Forest. Survey objectives are met by documenting mammals among three microhabitats using a variety of live and noninvasive trapping protocols. Trap types include mechanical and game cameras. Mechanical trapping is currently being conducted six times monthly during the late winter and spring of 2023. Camera trapping occurs continually within this survey window. Current efforts are a continuation of trapping regimes extending backwards into 2021 for the same locations. To date, eleven mammal species have been captured. As primary consumers and prey, mammals play a role in the regulation of plant communities, as well as vertebrate and invertebrate populations. As our current field season extends through April of 2023, preliminary findings will be highlighted.
Human Subjects
no
Faculty Mentor Name
Sarah Ivers
Faculty Mentor Title
Research Advisor
Faculty Mentor Academic Department
Natural Sciences
Recommended Citation
Montgomery, Karli and Adams, Lindsey, "Celebration of Scholarship: A Comparison of Mammal Diversity and Trap Efficacy" (2023). Celebration of Scholarship. 21.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/cos/2023/Day4/21
Celebration of Scholarship: A Comparison of Mammal Diversity and Trap Efficacy
Documenting Mammal Diversity among Microhabitats in Shawnee State Forest
Baseline knowledge of faunal and floral richness and abundance within systems is useful for system management and conservation. We report findings from an ongoing mammalian survey in riparian associated microhabitats within Shawnee State Forest. Survey objectives are met by documenting mammals among three microhabitats using a variety of live and noninvasive trapping protocols. Trap types include mechanical and game cameras. Mechanical trapping is currently being conducted six times monthly during the late winter and spring of 2023. Camera trapping occurs continually within this survey window. Current efforts are a continuation of trapping regimes extending backwards into 2021 for the same locations. To date, eleven mammal species have been captured. As primary consumers and prey, mammals play a role in the regulation of plant communities, as well as vertebrate and invertebrate populations. As our current field season extends through April of 2023, preliminary findings will be highlighted.