ENS 172 MAMMALS AND MAN: A HAIRY RELATIONSHIP
Why have the mammals become the most diverse and successful group of animals on Earth today? They live in every environment, have specializations for a variety of lifestyles, and have complex physiology and behaviors. Why are we fascinated by them? Throughout history humans have used them for many purposes, and human progress has often been at expense of our fellow mammals. This non-majors course will explore the wide variety of mammals that we share our world with, examining their classification, adaptations, behavior, the impact humans are having on these species, and their conservation. Counts for non-lab science credit in the Core Curriculum, if taken with the spring class ENS 173A World of Mammals: Practical Stud