NATH8290, 3 CEUs
Class night and time: Mondays, 6-8 pm
Class meetings: September 11-November 20; No class on September 25, October 9, 16^,
Lectures via zoom
Field trip dates: September 23 (Woodend); October 15 (Rachel Carson Conservation Area); November 4 (Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary) all 9:30 am-2 pm
Instructor: Kerry Wixted
Members $330; nonmembers $380
Mammals are a diverse and fascinating group of organisms. This course will examine the characteristics, physiology, adaptations, ecology, and behavior of mammals. Much of the focus will be on species of the mid-Atlantic region. Studies will include identification through analysis of skulls, study skins, tracks, and other signs commonly found in natural areas. Registration closes September 7. REGISTER
Required Books and Materials (available at the Woodend Nature Shop):
* Mammal Tracks & Sign: A Guide to North American Species, 2nd edition, Author(s): Mark Elbroch, Publisher: Stackpole Books ISBN-10:0811737748; ISBN-13‏:978-08117746
* Peterson Field Guide to Mammals of North America, Fourth Edition, Author(s): Fiona Reid, Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ISBN: 0395935962
Suggested readings:
* Animal Skulls: A Guide to North American Species by Mark Elbroch
* Camera Trapping Guide: Tracks, Sign, and Behavior of Eastern Wildlife by Janet Pesaturo