Serum biochemistry of captive and free-ranging gray wolves (Canis lupus)
January 1, 1998
Normal serum biochemistry values are frequently obtained from studies of captive sedentary (zoo) or free-ranging (wild) animals. It is frequently assumed that values from these two populations are directly referable to each other. We tested this assumption using 20 captive gray wolves (Canis lupus) in Minnesota, USA, and 11 free-ranging gray wolves in Alaska, USA. Free-ranging wolves had significantly (P
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Title | Serum biochemistry of captive and free-ranging gray wolves (Canis lupus) |
| Authors | Peter Constable, Ken Hinchcliff, Nick Demma, Margaret Callahan, B.W. Dale, Kevin Fox, Layne G. Adams, Ray Wack, Lynn Kramer |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine |
| Index ID | 1013411 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Alaska Biological Science Center |