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Wolf population survival in an area of high road density

April 1, 1989

Wolf mortality in a high-road-density area of Minnesota exceeds that in an adjacent wilderness, and is primarily human-caused. The wolf population there is maintained primarily by ingress from the adjacent wilderness areas. A road density of 0.58 km/km2 can be exceeded and the area still support wolves if it is adjacent to extensive roadless areas.

Publication Year 1989
Title Wolf population survival in an area of high road density
DOI 10.2307/2426043
Authors L. David Mech
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title American Midland Naturalist
Index ID 5222245
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center