Killing of a muskox, Ovibos moschatus, by two wolves, Canis lupis, and subsequent caching
January 1, 1999
The killing of a cow Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) by two Wolves (Canis lupus) in 5 minutes during summer on Ellesmere Island is described. After two of the four feedings observed, one Wolf cached a leg and regurgitated food as far as 2.3 km away and probably farther. The implications of this behavior for deriving food-consumption estimates are discussed.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Title | Killing of a muskox, Ovibos moschatus, by two wolves, Canis lupis, and subsequent caching |
| Authors | L. David Mech, Layne G. Adams |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Canadian Field-Naturalist |
| Index ID | 1001912 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |
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