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Description: |
ii, 10 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
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Bibliography Note: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 5-6). |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Abstract: Rapid, efficient weighing, examination, and marking of red squirrels (Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) resulted for use of a semiflexible wire-rod handling cone and a cloth weighing bag with a plastic window. The bag attaches to a trap entrance for transfer. Weighing and some examination can be done with the bag alone; for extensivve examination and marking, the animal is transferred to the handling cone, which holds it exposed and immobile, freeing one or both hands of the operator. The cone is designed for animals of 8- to 300 grams but has been used for animals 50 to 600 grams; larger or smaller cones could be constructed. The cone and weighing bag are light, compact, durable, and harmless to the animal. Construction details are given. |
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Additional Physical Forms: |
Online version: Halvorson, Curtis H. Device and technique for handling red squirrels. Washington, D.C. : U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Sport Fisheries and Wildlife, 1972 (OCoLC)607909892 |