Goose persistence in fall strongly influences Arctic fox diet, but not reproductive success, in the southern Arctic
Food availability is the primary limitation for terrestrial Arctic predators, many of which rely on rodents that fluctuate in abundance over a 3–5-year period. During rodent scarcity, predators such as Arctic foxes (Vulpes lagopus) consume alternative prey, such as migratory birds, which are plentif...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Norwegian Polar Institute
2017-09-01
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| Series: | Polar Research |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17518369.2017.1324652 |