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.

small mammal trackway

Neotoma stephensi near the 4 corners

pinon mouse

white-tailed antelope squirrel

A silky pocket mouse with cheeks stuffed full of oats.

Kangaroo rat grass nest in a Tomahawk trap

pinon mouse

Flagging marking gopher mounds

Shermans in a row