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

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 sp...

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Main Authors: R. V. Rea, L. Ajala–Batista, D. A. Aitken, K. N. Child, N. Thompson, D. P. Hodder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona 2019-08-01
Series:Animal Biodiversity and Conservation
Subjects:
Alces alces andersoni, Moose neonate, Diet, Feces, Hair analysis, Predation
Online Access:https://www.raco.cat/index.php/ABC/article/view/361642

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