[Webinar] From Whiskers to Datasets: How We Study Small Mammals

Curious about what tiny mammals can reveal about the state of our ecosystems? In this webinar, we’ll take you straight into the heart of small-mammal field research – where rodents and shrews become key indicators of biodiversity, habitat health, and environmental change.
Since 2021, a German-Polish research team has been studying small mammals in the Lower Oder Valley National Park. You’ll learn how researchers capture and study these elusive, mostly nocturnal animals and discover the surprising variety of data they provide – from species identity and population trends to ecological relationships and habitat preferences.
We’ll explore which data can be collected in the field, how they are analyzed, and what they can tell us about broader ecological patterns. Whether you’re interested in species monitoring, conservation biology, data collection methods, or simply want a behind-the-scenes look at hands-on wildlife science, this session offers a clear and engaging introduction.
And if you want a quick preview, you can dive into a short 6-minute YouTube video that brings the research project to life before the webinar begins: YouTube Video.