A live-trap and trapping technique fort fossorial mammals

Abstract

An effective live-trap was designed for Cryptomys hottentotus (Bathyergidae) arid Amblysomus hottentotus (Chrysochloridae). Factors involved in the design and adaptability of this trap for use in various field conditions and live capture of other fossorial mammals are discussed.

'n Doeltreffende val is ontwerp om Cryptomys hottentotus (Bathyergidae) en Amblysomus hottentotus (Chrysochloridae) lewend te vang. Faktore betrokke by die ontwerp en aanpasbaarheid van hierdie val vir gebruik onder 'n verskeidenheid van veldomstandighede, en om ander fossoriale soogdiere lewend te vang, word bespreek.