Field Methods for Rodent Studies in Asia and the Indo-Pacific
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Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 223 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : 1863203931 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781863203937 |
Rating | : 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Download or read book Field Methods for Rodent Studies in Asia and the Indo-Pacific written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past decade rodents have emerged as significant agricultural pests throughout Southeast Asia. This book summarises current knowledge of the 20+ rodents that are major agricultural pests in SE Asia as well as other non-pest rodents. Its clear descriptions and illustrations will help people identify these species. For each one there is a summary of geographic distribution, diet, habits and behaviour. The book includes practical instructions on trapping methods, safe handling of rats and mice, and techniques for assessing reproductive activity.