Which sampling method would you use to find small animals in leaf litter or in a soil sample?

To find small animals in leaf litter or soil samples, I would use a combination of stratified random sampling and pitfall traps. Stratified random sampling allows for targeted collection in different types of leaf litter or soil layers, ensuring a representative sample. Pitfall traps can be effective in capturing small animals as they fall into the traps while moving through the leaf litter or soil, providing a non-invasive way to collect data on the fauna present.