Differences in the capture of small mammals between aluminum and metal mesh Sherman-like live-traps
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central Chile, relative humidity, rodents, temperature, trapping successAbstract
We compared trapping success and selection between metal and mesh Sherman live-traps by small mammals. We measured the temperature (T) and relative humidity (RH) inside the traps in conditions of plant cover and without cover. The trapping success was significantly higher using mesh Sherman traps, but we did not detect selection for this type of trap. Without vegetation cover, the maximum interior T was higher in metal Sherman traps, and the RH was higher in mesh Sherman traps during the night. Under cover, there were no differences in maximum and minimum values between traps. We recommend the use of mesh Sherman-like livetraps to maximize captures in rapid surveys.
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