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|a Allred, Sylvester,
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|a The natural history of tassel-eared squirrels
|c Sylvester Allred.
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|a Albuquerque :
|b University of New Mexico Press,
|c 2010.
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|a xxi, 226 p., [32] p. of plates :
|b ill. (some col.), maps.
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|a "This book was made possible by a generous contribution from Northern Arizona University."
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|a Includes bibliographical references and index.
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|a Machine generated contents note: ch. 1. Introduction: References for chapter one -- ch. 2. Physical characteristics of tassel-eared squirrels: Tassels ; Physical characteristics-pelage and the colors ; Physical characteristics-body measurements ; Determining the differences between juveniles and adults by physical characteristics ; Do tassel-eared squirrels conform to Allen's and Bergmann's rules? ; Temperatures of tassel-eared squirrels ; Future research ; References for chapter two -- ch. 3. Habitat, home range, and distribution: Introduction ; Habitat ; Home range ; Geographical distribution of tassel-eared squirrels ; Natural range expansions of tassel-eared squirrels ; Transplants of tassel-eared squirrels ; Summary ; Future research ; References for chapter three -- ch. 4. Food and feeding activities: Introduction -- Inner bark of ponderosa pine terminal shoots ; Selection of feeding trees ; Seeds from ovulate ponderosa pine cones ; Mycophagy ; Other foods obtained from ponderosa pine trees ; Other foods used by tassel-eared squirrels ; Water ; Food caching ; Summary ; References for chapter four -- ch. 5. Nests: Introduction -- Types of Nests -- Bolus Nests -- Other Types of nests -- Nest tree characteristics ; Summary ; References for chapter five ; ch. 6. Behavior and social interactions: Introduction ; Daily activity ; Social interactions ; Mating ; Nesting behavior ; Movement within the forest ; Activities during storms ; Other behaviors demonstrated by tassel-eared squirrels ; Summary ; Future research ; References for chapter six -- ch. 7. Reproduction, embryology, and development: Introduction ; Estrus ; Copulation ; Gestation and postnatal development ; Lactation ; Female reproduction ; Male reproduction ; Reproductive anomalies ; Future research ; References for chapter seven -- ch. 8. Mortality and parasites: Introduction ; Predation ; Mortality from habitat loss ; Season and mortality ; Highway mortalities ; Hunting ; Parasites ; Other causes of mortality ; Life span ; Summary ; Future research ; References for chapter eight -- ch. 9. Genetics: Introduction ; Karyotypes and chromosomes ; Serum Proteins ; T-cell receptor genes ; Major histocompatibility complex ; Genetics and pelage color ; Nucleotide diversity using mitochondrial DNA ; Cytochrome b gene ; Microsatellites ; Summary ; Future research ; References for chapter nine -- ch. 10. The Kaibab squirrel ; Introduction ; Historical overview of Kaibab squirrel protection ; The controversy of the status : endangered or threatened? ; Transplants of Kaibab squirrels ; Summary ; Future research -- References for chapter ten -- Color plates -- ch. 11. Ecology: Introduction ; Ecology of tassel-eared squirrels and ponderosa pines ; Nitrogen cycling ; Ecology of tassel-eared squirrel digs ; Ecology of tassel-eared squirrels and fungi ; Tassel-eared squirrel interactions with other animals ; Population ecology ; summary ; Future research ; References for chapter eleven -- ch. 12. Census and monitoring methods and techniques: Introduction ; Squirrel census methods -- Evidence of Feeding Activities -- Hunter Success -- Forest Characteristics ; Methods of determining age ; Techniques for marking squirrels in the field ; Trapping squirrels ; Radio tracking ; Planning for squirrel monitoring ; Summary ; Future research ; References for chapter twelve -- ch. 13. Management and conservation of tassel-eared squirrels: Introduction ; Basal area and tree density ; Landscape models ; Forest restoration ; Timber harvest and management considerations ; Ecological considerations in management ; Conservation -- Management conclusions ; Future research ; References for chapter thirteen.
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|a Abert's squirrel.
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|a Northern Arizona University.
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