American Society of Mammalogists
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The American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) was founded in 1919. Its primary purpose is to encourage the study of mammal
s and professions studying mammals. There are over 4,500 members of this society, and they are primarily professional scientists who emphasize the importance of public policy and education. There are several ASM meetings held each year and the society manages several publications such as The Journal of Mammalogy, Special Publications, Mammalian Species
, and Society Pamphlets. The most well known of these is The Journal of Mammalogy. ASM also maintains The Mammal Image Library which contains more than 1300 mammal slides. A president, vice president, recording secretary, secretary-treasurer, and journal editor are all elected by the members to be officers of the society. In addition, ASM is composed of thirty one committees, including the Animal Care and Use Committee, the Conservation Awards Committee, the International Relations Committee, and the Publications Committee. ASM also provides numerous grants and awards for research and studies on mammals. These awards can go to both scientists and students. ASM also lists employment opportunities for their members. The goal of ASM is to promote learning about mammals.
Mammal
Mammals are members of a class of air-breathing vertebrate animals characterised by the possession of endothermy, hair, three middle ear bones, and mammary glands functional in mothers with young...
s and professions studying mammals. There are over 4,500 members of this society, and they are primarily professional scientists who emphasize the importance of public policy and education. There are several ASM meetings held each year and the society manages several publications such as The Journal of Mammalogy, Special Publications, Mammalian Species
Mammalian Species
Mammalian Species is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Society of Mammalogists. The journal publishes accounts of 25–35 mammal species yearly. The articles summarize the current literature about each mammal and its systematics, genetics, fossil history, distribution,...
, and Society Pamphlets. The most well known of these is The Journal of Mammalogy. ASM also maintains The Mammal Image Library which contains more than 1300 mammal slides. A president, vice president, recording secretary, secretary-treasurer, and journal editor are all elected by the members to be officers of the society. In addition, ASM is composed of thirty one committees, including the Animal Care and Use Committee, the Conservation Awards Committee, the International Relations Committee, and the Publications Committee. ASM also provides numerous grants and awards for research and studies on mammals. These awards can go to both scientists and students. ASM also lists employment opportunities for their members. The goal of ASM is to promote learning about mammals.