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/...
Published in: | Canadian Journal of Zoology |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Canadian Science Publishing
1989
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z89-275 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/z89-275 |
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. |
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