A pitfall trap is a trapping pit used for catching small animals, such as insects, amphibians and reptiles. Deakin Environmental Science lecturer Dr NIcholas Porch explains the process of setting up pitfall traps out in the field.

Handling small mammals

Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) allows you contribute in a professional capacity to the study and management of wildlife populations both in Australia and overseas. Wildlife and Conservation Biology has a strong focus on hands-on fieldwork. Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) provides you with the skills and knowledge to manage the interaction between people and the environment, and to satisfy society's needs for clean water, fresh air and healthy soils through the sustainable use of natural resources, environments and ecosystem services.