Do Owls Randomly Sample Local Small Mammal Populations?
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology via YouTube
Overview
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Explore the fascinating world of small mammal populations and their relationship with owls in this 53-minute Royal Tyrrell Museum Speaker Series talk. Delve into Tim Schowalter's 20-year revisit of the Drumheller region's mammals, examining whether owls randomly sample local small mammal populations. Learn about various species including wood rats, prairie voles, western jumping mice, shrews, bats, and larger mammals such as wolves, cougars, and moose. Discover the methods used in the study, typical and unusual samples, and gain insights into the diverse wildlife of the Drumheller area. Enhance your understanding of ecological relationships and mammalian biodiversity in this informative presentation.
Syllabus
Introduction
Mammals
Burrowing Owls
Methods
Wood Rat
Drumheller Region
Sagebrush Hole
Typical Sample
Unusual Sample
Prairie Vole
Western Jumping Mouse
Shrews
Bats
Snowshoe Hare
Squirrel
Grey Squirrel
Pocket Gopher
Raccoons
Wolves
Cougars
Moose
Bulls
Deer
Coyotes
Acknowledgements
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Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology