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Fellow Mammalogists.
As many of you are aware, science is in a state of turmoil in the United States. Recent efforts to drastically reduce government workforces and research funding for science will lead to many adverse consequences for Earth’s remaining natural ecosystems.
As many of you are aware, science is in a state of turmoil in the United States. Recent efforts to drastically reduce government workforces and research funding for science will lead to many adverse consequences for Earth’s remaining natural ecosystems.
How many mammal species are there now? Updates and trends in taxonomic, nomenclatural, and geographic knowledge.
doi.org/10.1093/jmam... @ConnorBurgin1 @n8_upham
The Mammal Diversity Database 2.0, listing 6,759 mammal species and 50,230 species-level synonyms
doi.org/10.1093/jmam... @ConnorBurgin1 @n8_upham
The Mammal Diversity Database 2.0, listing 6,759 mammal species and 50,230 species-level synonyms
October 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
How many mammal species are there now? Updates and trends in taxonomic, nomenclatural, and geographic knowledge.
doi.org/10.1093/jmam... @ConnorBurgin1 @n8_upham
The Mammal Diversity Database 2.0, listing 6,759 mammal species and 50,230 species-level synonyms
doi.org/10.1093/jmam... @ConnorBurgin1 @n8_upham
The Mammal Diversity Database 2.0, listing 6,759 mammal species and 50,230 species-level synonyms
Hi Mammalogists!
Reminder that the Black and Indigenous Scholars Award is open/accepting applications! Eligibility information/application link on our website: mammalsociety.org/committees/i...
Deadline is Oct 15.
Please share, we look forward to reviewing all applications.
IDEA Committee
Reminder that the Black and Indigenous Scholars Award is open/accepting applications! Eligibility information/application link on our website: mammalsociety.org/committees/i...
Deadline is Oct 15.
Please share, we look forward to reviewing all applications.
IDEA Committee
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Bias (IDEA) | American Society of Mammalogists
mammalsociety.org
September 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Hi Mammalogists!
Reminder that the Black and Indigenous Scholars Award is open/accepting applications! Eligibility information/application link on our website: mammalsociety.org/committees/i...
Deadline is Oct 15.
Please share, we look forward to reviewing all applications.
IDEA Committee
Reminder that the Black and Indigenous Scholars Award is open/accepting applications! Eligibility information/application link on our website: mammalsociety.org/committees/i...
Deadline is Oct 15.
Please share, we look forward to reviewing all applications.
IDEA Committee
Climate change drives habitat specialization and local extirpation, causing niche reduction in an endemic chipmunk @JenniferKFrey
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
The Organ Mountains Colorado Chipmunk has been extirpated from > 60% of historical sites due to niche reduction, rather than habitat loss
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
The Organ Mountains Colorado Chipmunk has been extirpated from > 60% of historical sites due to niche reduction, rather than habitat loss
September 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Climate change drives habitat specialization and local extirpation, causing niche reduction in an endemic chipmunk @JenniferKFrey
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
The Organ Mountains Colorado Chipmunk has been extirpated from > 60% of historical sites due to niche reduction, rather than habitat loss
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
The Organ Mountains Colorado Chipmunk has been extirpated from > 60% of historical sites due to niche reduction, rather than habitat loss
Sleeping giants: temporal, seasonal, and spatial variations in the 24-hour activity budget of Hippopotamus amphibius
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
This 24-hour observational study reveals significant variation in hippo behaviour by time of day, season, location, and age
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
This 24-hour observational study reveals significant variation in hippo behaviour by time of day, season, location, and age
September 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Sleeping giants: temporal, seasonal, and spatial variations in the 24-hour activity budget of Hippopotamus amphibius
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
This 24-hour observational study reveals significant variation in hippo behaviour by time of day, season, location, and age
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
This 24-hour observational study reveals significant variation in hippo behaviour by time of day, season, location, and age
Newly collected specimens of eastern Rhagomys (Rodentia, Sigmodontinae) reveal high morphological variation
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We improve understanding of morphological distinction between eastern Rhagomys species and securely assign the recently collected specimens to R. rufescens.
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We improve understanding of morphological distinction between eastern Rhagomys species and securely assign the recently collected specimens to R. rufescens.
September 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Newly collected specimens of eastern Rhagomys (Rodentia, Sigmodontinae) reveal high morphological variation
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We improve understanding of morphological distinction between eastern Rhagomys species and securely assign the recently collected specimens to R. rufescens.
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We improve understanding of morphological distinction between eastern Rhagomys species and securely assign the recently collected specimens to R. rufescens.
Semi-automated identification of individual Big Brown Bats via collagen-elastin patterns in the wing membrane
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We tested if pattern-recognition software could help automate identification of big brown bats based on the collagen-elastin bundle patterns
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We tested if pattern-recognition software could help automate identification of big brown bats based on the collagen-elastin bundle patterns
September 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Semi-automated identification of individual Big Brown Bats via collagen-elastin patterns in the wing membrane
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We tested if pattern-recognition software could help automate identification of big brown bats based on the collagen-elastin bundle patterns
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We tested if pattern-recognition software could help automate identification of big brown bats based on the collagen-elastin bundle patterns
Introduction to the Thomasomys (Rodentia: Cricetidae) turbinal adaptations: Insights into elevation and environmental challenges
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
This study explores how the turbinal bones of Thomasomys species adapt to diverse environmental conditions in the
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
This study explores how the turbinal bones of Thomasomys species adapt to diverse environmental conditions in the
September 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Introduction to the Thomasomys (Rodentia: Cricetidae) turbinal adaptations: Insights into elevation and environmental challenges
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
This study explores how the turbinal bones of Thomasomys species adapt to diverse environmental conditions in the
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
This study explores how the turbinal bones of Thomasomys species adapt to diverse environmental conditions in the
CONTEXT MATTERS: INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC FACTORS MODULATE HABITAT CHOICES IN AN ENDANGERED FOREST BAT
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Endangered northern long-eared bats in Wyoming shift their roost preferences based on weather and reproductive stage,
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Endangered northern long-eared bats in Wyoming shift their roost preferences based on weather and reproductive stage,
September 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
CONTEXT MATTERS: INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC FACTORS MODULATE HABITAT CHOICES IN AN ENDANGERED FOREST BAT
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Endangered northern long-eared bats in Wyoming shift their roost preferences based on weather and reproductive stage,
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Endangered northern long-eared bats in Wyoming shift their roost preferences based on weather and reproductive stage,
Annual, seasonal, and daily space-use of Common Fallow Deer (Dama dama) in Australian agricultural landscapes
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Common Fallow Deer (Dama dama) in mixed pastoral and woodland habitat in Australia occupied large home ranges.
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Common Fallow Deer (Dama dama) in mixed pastoral and woodland habitat in Australia occupied large home ranges.
September 29, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Annual, seasonal, and daily space-use of Common Fallow Deer (Dama dama) in Australian agricultural landscapes
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Common Fallow Deer (Dama dama) in mixed pastoral and woodland habitat in Australia occupied large home ranges.
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Common Fallow Deer (Dama dama) in mixed pastoral and woodland habitat in Australia occupied large home ranges.
STABLE POPULATION DYNAMICS OF THE OCELOT (LEOPARDUS PARDALIS) IN WELL-PRESERVED ATLANTIC FOREST AREAS doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Evaluated population dynamics of ocelots (Leopardus pardalis) for 14 years (2004 - 2018) in well-preserved areas of the Atlantic Forest of Argentina
Evaluated population dynamics of ocelots (Leopardus pardalis) for 14 years (2004 - 2018) in well-preserved areas of the Atlantic Forest of Argentina
September 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
STABLE POPULATION DYNAMICS OF THE OCELOT (LEOPARDUS PARDALIS) IN WELL-PRESERVED ATLANTIC FOREST AREAS doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Evaluated population dynamics of ocelots (Leopardus pardalis) for 14 years (2004 - 2018) in well-preserved areas of the Atlantic Forest of Argentina
Evaluated population dynamics of ocelots (Leopardus pardalis) for 14 years (2004 - 2018) in well-preserved areas of the Atlantic Forest of Argentina
Forest conversion to cashew orchards delays the diel activity of diurnal mammals in West Africa
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
September 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Forest conversion to cashew orchards delays the diel activity of diurnal mammals in West Africa
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Sex Differences in Auditory Brainstem Responses in the Hispid Pocket Mouse (Chaetodipus hispidus) doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We used auditory brainstem response measurements to report for the first time the hearing ability in C. hispidus. We found sex-specific differences in hearing sensitivity.
We used auditory brainstem response measurements to report for the first time the hearing ability in C. hispidus. We found sex-specific differences in hearing sensitivity.
September 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Sex Differences in Auditory Brainstem Responses in the Hispid Pocket Mouse (Chaetodipus hispidus) doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We used auditory brainstem response measurements to report for the first time the hearing ability in C. hispidus. We found sex-specific differences in hearing sensitivity.
We used auditory brainstem response measurements to report for the first time the hearing ability in C. hispidus. We found sex-specific differences in hearing sensitivity.
Hello mammalogists!
A reminder that the Black and Indigenous Scholars Award in Mammalogy is now accepting applications for awards of up to $1500 to support the further development of mammalogy by Black/African American, African, and Indigenous individuals.
A reminder that the Black and Indigenous Scholars Award in Mammalogy is now accepting applications for awards of up to $1500 to support the further development of mammalogy by Black/African American, African, and Indigenous individuals.
Black and Indigenous Scholars Award in Mammalogy | American Society of Mammalogists
www.mammalsociety.org
September 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Hello mammalogists!
A reminder that the Black and Indigenous Scholars Award in Mammalogy is now accepting applications for awards of up to $1500 to support the further development of mammalogy by Black/African American, African, and Indigenous individuals.
A reminder that the Black and Indigenous Scholars Award in Mammalogy is now accepting applications for awards of up to $1500 to support the further development of mammalogy by Black/African American, African, and Indigenous individuals.
Distribution, threats, population trends and ecology of the Saharan striped polecat (Poecilictis libyca) in Tunisia: a questionnaire and field-based survey doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Reports 32 new records of the little known Saharan Striped Polecat in Tunisia
Reports 32 new records of the little known Saharan Striped Polecat in Tunisia
August 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Distribution, threats, population trends and ecology of the Saharan striped polecat (Poecilictis libyca) in Tunisia: a questionnaire and field-based survey doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Reports 32 new records of the little known Saharan Striped Polecat in Tunisia
Reports 32 new records of the little known Saharan Striped Polecat in Tunisia
Moth munchers: Limited intraspecific variation in summer diet of an endangered bat doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
First comprehensive study of diet in the endangered Florida bonneted bat (Eumops floridanus) reveals high consumption of moths and little effect of urbanization or demographics.
First comprehensive study of diet in the endangered Florida bonneted bat (Eumops floridanus) reveals high consumption of moths and little effect of urbanization or demographics.
August 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Moth munchers: Limited intraspecific variation in summer diet of an endangered bat doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
First comprehensive study of diet in the endangered Florida bonneted bat (Eumops floridanus) reveals high consumption of moths and little effect of urbanization or demographics.
First comprehensive study of diet in the endangered Florida bonneted bat (Eumops floridanus) reveals high consumption of moths and little effect of urbanization or demographics.
Plant constituent predictors in the winter diet selection of the imperiled New England Cottontail (Sylvilagus transitionalis)
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We conducted microhistological analyses of field fecal samples and field surveys of plant species to determine winter diet
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We conducted microhistological analyses of field fecal samples and field surveys of plant species to determine winter diet
August 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Plant constituent predictors in the winter diet selection of the imperiled New England Cottontail (Sylvilagus transitionalis)
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We conducted microhistological analyses of field fecal samples and field surveys of plant species to determine winter diet
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We conducted microhistological analyses of field fecal samples and field surveys of plant species to determine winter diet
A new species of Myotis (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) from the coastal desert of southern Peru
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
A new species of myotine bat from the coastal desert of southern Peru is described using an integrative taxonomic approach.
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
A new species of myotine bat from the coastal desert of southern Peru is described using an integrative taxonomic approach.
August 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A new species of Myotis (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) from the coastal desert of southern Peru
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
A new species of myotine bat from the coastal desert of southern Peru is described using an integrative taxonomic approach.
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
A new species of myotine bat from the coastal desert of southern Peru is described using an integrative taxonomic approach.
Extending mammal specimens with their essential phenotypic traits
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
A new museum digitization effort unlocks traits from millions of mammal specimens
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
A new museum digitization effort unlocks traits from millions of mammal specimens
August 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Extending mammal specimens with their essential phenotypic traits
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
A new museum digitization effort unlocks traits from millions of mammal specimens
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
A new museum digitization effort unlocks traits from millions of mammal specimens
Effects of Masting Hardwoods on Stand-Use by Tree Squirrels and Fishers in Northern California
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We found that the presence of hardwoods in mixed-conifer stands was positively associated with occupancy and stand-use by tree squirrels and fishers.
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We found that the presence of hardwoods in mixed-conifer stands was positively associated with occupancy and stand-use by tree squirrels and fishers.
August 4, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Effects of Masting Hardwoods on Stand-Use by Tree Squirrels and Fishers in Northern California
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We found that the presence of hardwoods in mixed-conifer stands was positively associated with occupancy and stand-use by tree squirrels and fishers.
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
We found that the presence of hardwoods in mixed-conifer stands was positively associated with occupancy and stand-use by tree squirrels and fishers.
Seasonal biochemical variations suggest that nutrient and energy dynamics in guanacos differ from typical ruminants. @anto_paneb
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
July 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Seasonal biochemical variations suggest that nutrient and energy dynamics in guanacos differ from typical ruminants. @anto_paneb
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a retrospective indicator of denning in polar bears Ursus maritimus
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
This study shows that hemoglobin A1c, a blood sugar marker, can reveal maternity denning history.
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
This study shows that hemoglobin A1c, a blood sugar marker, can reveal maternity denning history.
July 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a retrospective indicator of denning in polar bears Ursus maritimus
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
This study shows that hemoglobin A1c, a blood sugar marker, can reveal maternity denning history.
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
This study shows that hemoglobin A1c, a blood sugar marker, can reveal maternity denning history.
Foraging tactics and success rates of brown bears preying on sockeye salmon in small streams
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Using camera trapping, this study reveals that bears preying on sockeye salmon in small streams use a variety of fishing methods that change with age
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Using camera trapping, this study reveals that bears preying on sockeye salmon in small streams use a variety of fishing methods that change with age
July 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Foraging tactics and success rates of brown bears preying on sockeye salmon in small streams
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Using camera trapping, this study reveals that bears preying on sockeye salmon in small streams use a variety of fishing methods that change with age
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Using camera trapping, this study reveals that bears preying on sockeye salmon in small streams use a variety of fishing methods that change with age
Nectar drinking efficiency in lonchophylline and glossophagine bats: Are "pump-like" or "mop-like" tongues better?
doi.org/10.1093/jmam... @Muchhala_Lab
Examined nectar extraction efficiency in a range of flower morphologies, finding that both tongue types are similarly efficient
doi.org/10.1093/jmam... @Muchhala_Lab
Examined nectar extraction efficiency in a range of flower morphologies, finding that both tongue types are similarly efficient
July 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Nectar drinking efficiency in lonchophylline and glossophagine bats: Are "pump-like" or "mop-like" tongues better?
doi.org/10.1093/jmam... @Muchhala_Lab
Examined nectar extraction efficiency in a range of flower morphologies, finding that both tongue types are similarly efficient
doi.org/10.1093/jmam... @Muchhala_Lab
Examined nectar extraction efficiency in a range of flower morphologies, finding that both tongue types are similarly efficient
Systematics and historical biogeography of Crunomys and Maxomys (Muridae: Murinae), with the description of a new species from Sulawesi and new genus-level classification
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
July 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Systematics and historical biogeography of Crunomys and Maxomys (Muridae: Murinae), with the description of a new species from Sulawesi and new genus-level classification
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
doi.org/10.1093/jmam...
Dear mammalogists,
Field work is a critical component of our work and recommendations for best practices have proliferated over the recent years.
Field work is a critical component of our work and recommendations for best practices have proliferated over the recent years.
June 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Dear mammalogists,
Field work is a critical component of our work and recommendations for best practices have proliferated over the recent years.
Field work is a critical component of our work and recommendations for best practices have proliferated over the recent years.