Scat analysis as a preliminary assessment of moose (Alces alces andersoni) calf consumption by bears (Ursus spp.) in north–central British Columbia

Moose (Alces alces andersoni) population numbers have decreased by 50–70 % in some parts of northern British Columbia (BC), Canada. Predation of moose calves by bears may be affecting moose populations in this area, but has gone undocumented. A total of 1,381 bear scats were collected during the spr...

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Main Authors: Rea, R. V., Ajala–Batista, L., Aitken, D. A., Child, K. N., Thompson, N., Hodder, D. P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona 2019-11-01
Series:Animal Biodiversity and Conservation
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Online Access:http://abc.museucienciesjournals.cat/volume-42-2-2019-en/scat-analysis-as-a-preliminary-assessment-of-moose-alces-alces-andersoni-calf-consumption-by-bears-ursus-spp-in-north-central-british-columbia/?lang=en

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