American Society of Mammalogists
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American Society of Mammalogists
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How many mammal species are there now? Updates and trends in taxonomic, nomenclatural, and geographic knowledge.

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The Mammal Diversity Database 2.0, listing 6,759 mammal species and 50,230 species-level synonyms
October 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Climate change drives habitat specialization and local extirpation, causing niche reduction in an endemic chipmunk @JenniferKFrey
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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
Sleeping giants: temporal, seasonal, and spatial variations in the 24-hour activity budget of Hippopotamus amphibius

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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
Newly collected specimens of eastern Rhagomys (Rodentia, Sigmodontinae) reveal high morphological variation

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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
Semi-automated identification of individual Big Brown Bats via collagen-elastin patterns in the wing membrane

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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
Introduction to the Thomasomys (Rodentia: Cricetidae) turbinal adaptations: Insights into elevation and environmental challenges

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This study explores how the turbinal bones of Thomasomys species adapt to diverse environmental conditions in the
September 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
CONTEXT MATTERS: INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC FACTORS MODULATE HABITAT CHOICES IN AN ENDANGERED FOREST BAT

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Endangered northern long-eared bats in Wyoming shift their roost preferences based on weather and reproductive stage,
September 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Annual, seasonal, and daily space-use of Common Fallow Deer (Dama dama) in Australian agricultural landscapes

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Common Fallow Deer (Dama dama) in mixed pastoral and woodland habitat in Australia occupied large home ranges.
September 29, 2025 at 8:37 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
September 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Forest conversion to cashew orchards delays the diel activity of diurnal mammals in West Africa

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September 17, 2025 at 4:27 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.
September 17, 2025 at 4:24 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
August 4, 2025 at 5:48 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.
August 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Plant constituent predictors in the winter diet selection of the imperiled New England Cottontail (Sylvilagus transitionalis)
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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
A new species of Myotis (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) from the coastal desert of southern Peru

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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
Extending mammal specimens with their essential phenotypic traits

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A new museum digitization effort unlocks traits from millions of mammal specimens
August 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Effects of Masting Hardwoods on Stand-Use by Tree Squirrels and Fishers in Northern California

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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
Seasonal biochemical variations suggest that nutrient and energy dynamics in guanacos differ from typical ruminants. @anto_paneb

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July 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a retrospective indicator of denning in polar bears Ursus maritimus

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This study shows that hemoglobin A1c, a blood sugar marker, can reveal maternity denning history.
July 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Foraging tactics and success rates of brown bears preying on sockeye salmon in small streams
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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
Nectar drinking efficiency in lonchophylline and glossophagine bats: Are "pump-like" or "mop-like" tongues better?
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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
Systematics and historical biogeography of Crunomys and Maxomys (Muridae: Murinae), with the description of a new species from Sulawesi and new genus-level classification

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July 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Potential for population expansion by black bears in Alabama doi.org/10.1093/jmam...

Data from GPS-collars used to create potential bear population range expansion maps for AL. Prediction maps indicate areas with high potential for bear population expansion throughout Alabama
June 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Effects of population density on spatial genetic structure in a subterranean rodent, the Plateau Zokor (Eospalax baileyi)

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The dispersal behavior of plateau zokors is influenced by population density. Females are more inclined to disperse at low densities
May 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Guiana dolphin (Sotalia guianensis) acoustic behavior differs under different noise conditions
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We examine how Guiana dolphins in southern Brazil adjust their acoustic behavior across noisy and quiet areas
May 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM