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Some pictures explaining how we catch and examine the habitat preferences of small mammals and reptiles. Volunteers will undertake similar activities as shown. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Two landsystems/habitats are being examined. The Buchanan Sandplain (left) and the rocky Wickham Uplands (right) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pitfall traps (above) are used to catch small mammals and reptiles. Cage traps and Elliott traps are also used. Trish Handasyde carring an animal in a cloth bag (right). |
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Brice and Michelle conducting a habitat analysis. ie counting %spinifex and other plants (left). Me, Thalie, conducting radiotracking and not being able to find the stupid mouse! (Bottom Left) Bottom right - Monica the western chestnut mouse Pseudomys nanus, carrying a transmitter. |
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