Mass Emigration of Small Mammals as Shown by Continuous Removal Trapping in Northwest Kansas

Author

Thomas B. Keyse, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/FPYS6881

Date of Award

Spring 1967

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Biology

Advisor

Dr. Eugene Flaherty

Abstract

Continuous removal trapping in three areas of study yielded information regarding the emigration of small mammals from peripheral areas. Two of the trap lines were operated for 80 consecutive days during the summer months of 1966 and one trap line was operated for 30 days during the winter of 1967. In 22,746 trap nights 1126 small mammals representing 14 species were captured. During the period of continuous removal trapping a continuous decline in catch did not occur. A secondary increase attributed to an emigration of animals from peripheral home ranges centered around the fourth to sixth days. A dominant-subordinate relationship was not disclosed in the sampled populations.

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Recommended Citation

Keyse, Thomas B., "Mass Emigration of Small Mammals as Shown by Continuous Removal Trapping in Northwest Kansas" (1967). Master's Theses. 1067.
DOI: 10.58809/FPYS6881
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/1067

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© 1967 Thomas B. Keyse