ENERGY COST OF STANDING IN ADULT MOOSE

Authors

  • Wayne L. Regelin
  • Charles C. Schwartz
  • Albert W. Franzmann

Abstract

The energy cost of standing in adult moose (Alces alces) was 0.23 kcal/hr/kg or 1.0 kcal/hr/kg0.75, an increase of 22% over the cost of lying during the winter season. Moose had a lower cost of standing than many other wild ruminants.

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Published

1986-01-01

How to Cite

Regelin, W. L., Schwartz, C. C., & Franzmann, A. W. (1986). ENERGY COST OF STANDING IN ADULT MOOSE. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose, 22, 83–90. Retrieved from https://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/1327