Three New Beavers from Utah

Name: Three New Beavers from Utah
Author: Stephen David Durrant

By Stephen David Durrant

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Authors examine beaver specimens from Utah and conclude that populations are more variable than previously recognized, identifying and naming three previously undescribed subspecies. They present detailed diagnoses including pelage color, skull and dental morphology, and standard measurements for type specimens and ranges, and compare these forms with related subspecies across the region. The paper discusses geographic distribution and cautions that human transplants could alter genetic makeup and distribution, and it specifies color nomenclature and measurement methods used to support taxonomic distinctions.

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Stephen David Durrant

Stephen David Durrant is a noted author in the field of mammalogy, particularly recognized for his contributions to the understanding of Utah's diverse mammalian fauna. His works include significant studies such as "Additional Records and Extensions of Known Ranges of Mammals from Utah," which expands the knowledge of mammal distributions in the region. Durrant's research also encompasses the ecology and taxonomy of pocket gophers, as detailed in "The Pocket Gophers (Genus Thomomys) of Utah." His publications are valuable resources for both academic researchers and enthusiasts interested in the wildlife of Utah.