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Breeding season of wolves, Canis lupus, in relation to latitude

January 1, 2002

A significant relationship was found between Wolf (Canis lupus) breeding dates and latitudes between 12 deg. and 80 deg. N, with Wolves breeding earlier at lower latitudes, probably because of differences in seasonality.

Publication Year 2002
Title Breeding season of wolves, Canis lupus, in relation to latitude
Authors L. David Mech
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Canadian Field-Naturalist
Index ID 1001795
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center