MOOSE CALF MORTALITY ASSESSMENT

Authors

  • Albert W. Franzmann
  • Rolf O. Peterson

Abstract

The moose (Alces alces) calf mortality part of the Kenai Predator-Prey study was initiated in spring 1977 to assess mortality transmitters, capture and immobilization techniques, an automated monitoring system, physiologic characteristics of both cows and calves, and ultimately, the cause of mortality. Fifteen radio-collared, postcapture bonded calves were monitored and mortality experienced by these calves was attributed to: black bear predation (6 calves, 40 percent), wolf predation (1 calf, 6.7 percent), unknown predation (1 calf, 6.7 percent) and unknown (1 calf, 6.7 percent). Total predation accounted for 60 percent of moose calf mortality. Total calf mortality was 66.7 percent.

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Published

1978-01-01

How to Cite

Franzmann, A. W., & Peterson, R. O. (1978). MOOSE CALF MORTALITY ASSESSMENT. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose, 14, 247–269. Retrieved from https://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/1763

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Vol. 14 (1978): Alces Vol. 14 (1978)

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