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Mammalogy Techniques Manual is a lab and field techniques manual for students studying mammalogy. The goal is get students out into nature to study mammals in their natural environments (where possible) and to introduce students to modern techniques for studying mammals. The manual consists of 16 chapters covering topics such as radio and GPS tracking, mark and recapture studies, camera trapping studies, optimal foraging, behavioral studies, among others. Each chapter includes a series of exercises for students to complete along with background information, sample data sets, and detailed descriptions of software used to complete the exercise.