Winter foraging dynamics of woodland caribou in an artificial landscape

Authors

  • Eric M. Rominger Nordic Council for Reindeer Husbandry Research (NOR)<br>c/o University of Tromsø
  • Charles T. Robbins

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7557/2.16.4.1247

Keywords:

barren-ground caribou, winter forage, forage selection, arboreal lichen, bite size, bite rate, intake rate

Abstract

The data suggest that arboreal lichen biomass and/or bite size are primary factors influencing intake rate. Caribou did not increase bite rate to compensate for smaller bite sizes or decreased biomass. Forest management should enhance lichen production to maximize intake rates for woodland caribou.

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Published

1996-01-01

How to Cite

Rominger, E. M., & Robbins, C. T. (1996). Winter foraging dynamics of woodland caribou in an artificial landscape. Rangifer, 16(4), 235–236. https://doi.org/10.7557/2.16.4.1247

Issue

Vol 16 (1996): Special Issue No. 9

Section

Brief communications

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