I survey the small mammal population to determine local and regional diversity, abundance, and temporal fluctuations in diversity metrics. Many of my surveys are made in conjunction with fossil deposits in order to compare fossil and modern diversity.

Shermans in a row

Neotoma stephensi near the 4 corners

pinon mouse

A silky pocket mouse with cheeks stuffed full of oats.

pinon mouse

Kangaroo rat grass nest in a Tomahawk trap

white-tailed antelope squirrel

small mammal trackway

Flagging marking gopher mounds