A survey of the Mammalian fauna of the Huntington Reservoir Area in Huntington and Wells Counties was conducted from March 1, 1973 through February 28, 1974. Collected specimens were identified to species, catalogued, and made into study skins and/or skulls prior to deposition in the Ball State University Mammal Collection. Data were recorded on body measurements, weights, reproductive condition, and skull measurements. These data were compared to previous mammal investigations in Indiana.The study revealed the presence of 27 species of mammals on or near the Huntington Reservoir Study Area. Twenty-one species were Collected and/or examined by the author, and the additional six species were collected and/or observed by Reservoir personnel.

A survey of the mammalian fauna of the Salamonie Reservoir, Huntington and Wabash Counties, Indiana, was conducted from September 1, 1970, through December 31, 1971. Specimens were collected by trapping, shooting, and as road kills. Data were also collected from local residents, hunters, and trappers. Specimens collected were identified, measured, weighed, and preserved as study skins and skulls. Measurement ranges, means, and standard deviations were computed for all species with two or more specimens. Study skins and skulls were deposited in the Ball State University Mammal Collection.Results indicate at least 29 species of mammals are present on the Salamonie Reservoir study area. Twenty three species were collected during the study and six were accounted for in literature reports of previous studies.Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN 47306

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The purpose of this creative project is to provide a skeletal specimen collection of indigenous Indiana fauna, for archaeological and anthropological research and comparative analysis.The results of this project will provide visual and tactile teaching aids in physical anthropology, archaeology, and biology courses. The comparison of said material will provide a concise mode of analysis and identification of archaeological material found in the field.

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