The influence of snow depth and hardness on winter habitat selection by caribou on the southwest coast of Newfoundland

Authors

  • Brian Tucker
  • Shane Mahoney
  • Bill Greene
  • Eric Menchenton
  • Lloyd Russell

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7557/2.11.4.1010

Keywords:

habitat ecology, caribou distribution, snow depth, Newfoundland, grazingf, foraging ecology, habitat selection, caribou, snow condition

Abstract

LaPoile Herd caribou winter in the coastal margin of their range in southwestern Newfoundland. Reduced snow depths near the coast (0-20 km inland), as a result of moderated winter temperatures and low elevations, appear to provide more favourable foraging conditions than do areas further inland. In the latter areas greatly increased snow depth and hardness combine to create very extreme winter conditions and these areas are avoided by caribou throughout the winter period.

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Published

1991-10-01

How to Cite

Tucker, B., Mahoney, S., Greene, B., Menchenton, E., & Russell, L. (1991). The influence of snow depth and hardness on winter habitat selection by caribou on the southwest coast of Newfoundland. Rangifer, 11(4), 160–163. https://doi.org/10.7557/2.11.4.1010

Issue

Vol 11 (1991): Special Issue No. 7

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Articles

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