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Tracking Rodents

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The bounding pattern that many rodents use

The bounding pattern that many rodents use

with smaller front feet (left) and larger rear feet (right). At three inches wide

with smaller front feet (left) and larger rear feet (right). At three inches wide

this track was made by a chipmunk. MIKE BOTTINI

this track was made by a chipmunk. MIKE BOTTINI

The overall track pattern and habitat are also important to not. This bound measuring 32 inches is at the upper end of a chipmunk's leaping ability. MIKE BOTTINI

The overall track pattern and habitat are also important to not. This bound measuring 32 inches is at the upper end of a chipmunk's leaping ability. MIKE BOTTINI

By Mike Bottini

 on Dec 8, 2015
Many naturalists who are interested in the science of tracking—that is, the study of wildlife tracks and sign to identify species inhabiting an area, their behavior and movements—limit their tracking... more

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