abstract |
Methods of vital marking of small mammals as the main techniques for studying population, demographic, and behavioral processes in the study of their ecology are considered. Methods of vital marking are classified into three main groups: short-term, long-term, and permanent. The advantages and disadvantages of these methods and prospects for their use are analyzed. Examples of the use of specific materials, their effectiveness, the overall impact on the body of the studied animal and the possible consequences of use are given. |
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