Ecological metabolism of moose in aspen-dominated boreal forests, central Alberta

Daily energy expenditures of two moose (Alces alces) cows were estimated throughout an annual cycle by summing energy costs during specific activities. Energy expenditures (determined by heart rate telemetry) during specific activities changed seasonally. Total daily expenditures ranged from 285 kJ/...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Canadian Journal of Zoology
Main Authors: Renecker, Lyle A., Hudson, Robert J.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1989
Subjects:
Animal Science and Zoology
Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
Alces alces
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z89-275
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/z89-275
Description
Summary:Daily energy expenditures of two moose (Alces alces) cows were estimated throughout an annual cycle by summing energy costs during specific activities. Energy expenditures (determined by heart rate telemetry) during specific activities changed seasonally. Total daily expenditures ranged from 285 kJ/kg 0.75 in April prior to leaf flush to 1180 kJ/kg 0.75 in July.

Similar Items