Burrows of the sagebrush vole (Lemmiscus curtatus) in southeastern Idaho

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Mullican, Tim R.; Keller, Barry L.

Source:

Great Basin Naturalist, Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, Brigham Young University, Volume 47, Issue 2, p.276-279 (1987)

Call Number:

A87MUL01IDUS

URL:

https://ojs.lib.byu.edu/spc/index.php/wnan/article/view/28960

Keywords:

Lemmiscus curtatus, sagebrush vole

Abstract:

Burrows of the sagebrush vole (Lemmiscus curtatus) were analyzed by injecting them with expanding polyurethane foam. Average mean depth ± 1 SE of four burrows was 12.5 ± 2.6 cm. Tunnels were wider than high and flat on the bottom. Three of four burrows were nearly linear, with an average of five entrances. Burrows usually contained one nest made of Artemisia tridentata bark. No middens or communal nests were found. The burrow structure in sagebrush habitat suggests that sagebrush voles occur singly or in pairs rather than in colonies.

Notes:

Reference Code: A87MUL01IDUS

Full Citation: Mullican, T. R., and B. L. Keller. 1987. Burrows of the sagebrush vole (Lemmiscus curtatus) in southeastern Idaho. Great Basin Naturalist 47(2): 276-279.

Location: ANIMAL EF: MAMMALS

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