R. M. Davis 29 October 1965 - 25 July 1966 Gambia and Senegal journal
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PrintThe journal documents R. M. Davis' field work as part of the African Mammal Project (Smithsonian Institution), October 29, 1965 - July 25, 1966. Entries are headed with date and locality (combination of country, province, town), sometimes includes distance from. Entries describe travel details, routes, specimens collected (quantity, type), collecting methods (including quantity of traps), specimen condition, temperature and humidity, habitat, vegetation (including crops), daily activities and times of day, terrain (including discussion of soil), campsites, specimen preparation, as well as interactions with colleagues and local inhabitants. At the end are tables that list type, quantity and totals per localities and regions. Locations are across Senegal and Gambia.
1965-1966
Oct 29, 1965
Jul 25, 1966
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Mammalogy
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Division of Mammals, Smithsonian Institution African Mammal Project, 1961 - 1972
1 field book
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Division of Mammals