An Ecological Study of Tree Squirrels in Eastern Texas
1944; Oxford University Press; Volume: 25; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.2307/1374713
ISSN1545-1542
Autores Tópico(s)Fire effects on ecosystems
ResumoSquirrels are an important game species in eastern Texas, being, according to Goodrum (1938), hunted more than any other game mammal or bird in the region. Much of the hunting is done in hardwood timber along the larger creeks and rivers where gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis carolinensis) are the dominant species. Fox squirrels (Sciurus niger ludovicianus) are more generally found along the smaller creeks and in upland pine and hardwood timber. Sportsmen consider the gray squirrel to be the more favored game. With the increase in the number of squirrel hunting clubs and the greater interest in the conservation and management of squirrels in eastern Texas, it has become necessary to learn more concerning squirrels and their habitat requirements in an effort to deal more effectively with problems relating to this important game species. Goodrum (1937a, 1937b, 1938, 1940) has presented a considerable amount of information on squirrels in eastern Texas, and the purpose of this study is to gain further data on certain phases of his original work. Field investigations were conducted during the period from August 1940 through August 1942, much of the work being done in connection with other field activities.
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