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by J. Knox Jones, Ticul Alvarez, M. Raymond Lee
University of Kansas Publications Museum of Natural History
A team of naturalists has spent more than a decade trekking across the varied landscapes of Sinaloa, from coastal dunes to scrub‑filled hills, gathering specimens that illuminate the region’s hidden mammal diversity. Their field notes capture the excitement of stumbling upon shrews, mice, and other small mammals that push the known boundaries of where these species live, offering fresh clues about the state’s ecological connections to neighboring areas.
The report bundles together precise measurements, vivid habitat descriptions, and the stories behind each capture—whether a trap set beside thorny bushes or a chance find amid bulldozed clearings. Readers hear the rustle of dry weeds, the hum of insects that lure the shrews, and the careful cataloging that turns raw observations into valuable scientific data. This concise yet richly detailed account provides both seasoned biologists and curious listeners a window into the ongoing adventure of documenting life in a region still full of surprises.
Language
en
Duration
~33 minutes (31K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chris Curnow, Simon Gardner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-03-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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A leading American mammalogist and university leader, he helped shape modern studies of mammals through decades of research, teaching, and museum work. His influence was so lasting that a pocket gopher was later named in his honor.
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