AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAMMALOGISTS 94th ANNUAL MEETING Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel and Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma PROGRAM The 2014 American Society of Mammalogists Annual Meeting logo features a Pronghorn (symbol of the ASM) with an abstracted Oklahoma City skyline, and water representing the Oklahoma River and Bricktown Canal. The arrangement suggests OKC’s historic Art Deco architecture and new architecture like the Devon Tower, Scissortail Bridge, and Oklahoma River boathouses. The logo was designed by Hadley Jerman, Graphic Designer at the Sam Noble Museum in Norman, Oklahoma. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAMMALOGISTS 94th ANNUAL MEETING Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel and Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAMMALOGISTS (ASM) The American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) was established in 1919 for the purpose of promoting interest in the study of mammals. An Overview—In addition to being among the most charismatic of animals, mammals are important in many disciplines from paleontology to ecology and evolution. We, of course, are mammals and thus are in the interesting position of studying ourselves in quest of a greater understanding of the role of mammals in the natural world. The ASM is currently composed of thousands of members, many of who are professional scientists. Members of the Society have always had a strong interest in the public good, and this is reflected in their involvement in providing information for public policy, resources management, conservation, and education. The Society hosts annual meetings and maintains several publications. The flagship publication is the Journal of Mammalogy, a journal produced 6 times per year that accepts submissions on all aspects of mammalogy. The ASM also publishes Mammalian Species (accounts of individual species) and Special Publications (books that pertain to specific taxa or topics), and we maintain a mammal images library that contains many exceptional photographs of mammals. We encourage you to peruse the ASM web site for information about mammals and the American Society of Mammalogists. Check out our interesting history by clicking on the Our History tab on the Archives Committee page. We hope it will stimulate your interest in mammals and further your appreciation of their importance. ASM Leadership—The ASM is led by a group of scientists who are elected by the membership. ASM Committees—Much of the work that the ASM does is accomplished through a large number of volunteer committees. These committees work to further the aims of the Society and the science of mammalogy as a whole. ASM Endorses Human Diversity—The ASM is dedicated to ensuring the opportunity for active, equal participation in all ASM functions by all members, regardless of gender, race, ethnic background, age, physical disabilities, or sexual orientation. http://www.mammalsociety.org/ TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 Acknowledgements ...................................................................................................................................... 5 Sponsor List ................................................................................................................................................. 6 General Meeting Information ..................................................................................................................... 11 Presentation Information ............................................................................................................................ 13 Exhibitors ................................................................................................................................................... 14 Social Events ............................................................................................................................................. 17 Speakers, Symposia, Plenaries, Workshops, and Field Trips ................................................................... 19 Board of Directors, Members, and Committee Meetings ........................................................................... 22 Program At-A-Glance ................................................................................................................................. 23 Saturday, 7 June ........................................................................................................................................ 26 Sunday, 8 June .......................................................................................................................................... 28 Monday, 9 June ......................................................................................................................................... 34 Tuesday, 10 June ...................................................................................................................................... 42 Author Index ............................................................................................................................................... 47 Local Restaurants ...................................................................................................................................... 53 Advertisements .............................................................................................................. 9, 10, 15, 16, 18, 25 Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel and Cox Convention Center • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma ............................................................................................................................................ 56 2015 Meeting Announcement ........................................................................................... Inside Back Cover 3 WELCOME Welcome to the 94th annual meeting of the American Society of Mammalogists. We have a record number of symposia and special sessions this year. Symposia on The Integrative Biology of Hibernation, Xenarthrans as Model Species in Mammalogy, The United States Biological Survey and North American Natural History, and Museum Resources in Undergraduate Education cover a diversity of interests. Special sessions include Recent Advances in Conservation, with presentations on gray wolves, North American pikas, and invasive rabbits in Chile, and Recent Advances in Mammalogy, featuring three outstanding early career scientists from the region where our meeting is being held. Continuing an initiative started in 2013, we include three pre-meeting workshops and two teacher workshops in our program this year. Be sure to share ideas for future workshops with officers or members of the Program Committee, and we will try to make them happen. Our first Plenary session will include presentations by recipients of honoraria, fellowships, and the Hornaday Award. These are some of the rising stars in mammalogy. This session is one of my favorite events, and a great way to open our meeting. The second Plenary will feature presentations by the 2013 recipients of the Grinnell Award (Dr. Ricardo Ojeda), Leopold Award (Dr. Joel Berger), and Merriam Award (Dr. Rudy Boonstra), and promises to be another highlight of the meeting. Our Capstone Presentation will be by Dr. Joel Brown, who never fails to be thought-provoking and engaging. And of course the meeting will include a stimulating array of contributed papers and posters on all aspects of mammalogy. There will be plenty of opportunity to network with other professionals, renew old acquaintances, and make new friends. The opening night reception, poster-session social followed by our raffle and auction to raise funds for student awards, picnic at the Myriad Botanical Gardens in downtown OKC, and the annual banquet are great places to talk science, or just relax. The Program Committee wants you to have a chance to experience OKC while you are here, so we are leaving Saturday night open following a Student Mixer to get things kicked off. Try a few craft beers, listen to some jazz or blues, or learn about cowboys (there is a museum for that!). Your conference badge also will gain you free admission to the Museum of Osteology, a must-see for any mammalogist. I also would like to add a special thank-you to our sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers. Their support is critical to the success of many of our annual functions. Please take some time during the breaks and socials to stop by their tables and displays and be sure to let them know how much you appreciate their participation! Pick up a book, souvenir, or some mammal art. While you are here, volunteer to serve on a committee, offer to organize a symposium, or volunteer to host an upcoming meeting. Let us know how we can do things better, and get involved yourself! A great thing about the ASM is that anyone can take part, our Society is open to all and depends on the efforts of volunteers from our membership. Enjoy Oklahoma! Happy trails, Edward J Heske, President, American Society of Mammalogists 4 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Program Committee: Janet Braun (Chair) Kaycee Bell Brad Blood Brandi Coyner Meredith Hamilton Lauren Helgen David Leslie Susan Loeb Karen Mabry Daniel Odell Marcia Revelez Margaret Schadler Cody Thompson Patrick A. Zollner Hadley Jerman — Sam Noble Museum (2014 logo design) Tony Ballard — Kansas State University Conference Planning Services Following the conclusion of the conference, be sure to stop