Abstract
The most desirable handling techniques consider the safety of the study organism and the researcher, maximize efficiency by minimizing handling times, and reduce costs. I detail a handling device for tree squirrels that is safe, efficient, inexpensive, and portable. The restraint has been used to handle >3,500 individuals of 7 species of tree squirrel with a mortality rate of <0.01%. The cloth device enables handling of tree squirrels with minimal mortality in the field.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 101-103 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- Handling techniques
- Sciuridae
- Squirrels
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Nature and Landscape Conservation