Hard Skills
IntermediateSpecimen Preparation and PreservationThe process of preparing mammalian skins, skeletons, and fluid-preserved specimens for long-term scientific storage and research.
AdvancedField Sampling and TrappingApplying various methods to capture, handle, and sample mammals in diverse environments using ethical and effective trapping protocols.
IntermediateMammalian Taxonomy and IdentificationThe ability to identify mammal species using morphological characteristics, dental formulas, and taxonomic keys.
AdvancedZoonotic Disease BiosafetyAdherence to strict protocols (e.g., BSL-2 or BSL-3) to prevent the transmission of diseases from mammals to humans during handling and necropsy.
IntermediateBiodiversity Informatics and Data ManagementManaging specimen-related data using specialized databases like Arctos or Specify and integrating GIS coordinates for spatial analysis.
IntermediatePrecision Morphological MeasurementUtilizing calipers and digital imaging tools to record precise cranial and post-cranial measurements for morphometric analysis.
IntermediateEthical Animal Welfare ComplianceApplying Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) guidelines to ensure the humane treatment of mammalian subjects.