抄録
In field investigation of mammals, it is usually very difficult to obtain precise habitat information. To identify field mammals precisely I tried to use animal hair examination methods. Three observation methods were compared, that of the cuticular scales by SUMP method, that of the medulla structure by the prepared slide method, and that of the outer morphology under stereo-microscope. Twenty small-sized mammal species which belong to Insectivora, Chiroptela, Lagomorpha and Rodentia, were supplied as experimental materials. Result indicated that classification of the samples into the four Orders is easily made. Also it was possible to identify families in some orders. Specific identification within the same genus was not easy, but it would be possibile if more adequate data are available.
