Plasticity in selection strategies of woodland caribou ( Rangifer tarandus caribou) during winter and calving.

• Other Authors: Gustine, David D. (Author), Parker, Katherine (Thesis advisor), University of Northern British Columbia (Degree granting institution)
• Format: Thesis
• Language: English
• Published: University of Northern British Columbia 2005
• Subjects: Woodland caribou > Habitat > British Columbia; Northern > Greater Besa Prophet Region; Caribou calving grounds > British Columbia; QL737.U55 G87 2005; Besa; Canis lupus; Rangifer tarandus; Ursus arctos
• Online Access: https://arcabc.ca/islandora/object/unbc%3A15726; https://doi.org/10.24124/2005/bpgub341

Woodland caribou may be an important indicator' or focal species for management agencies because they require large areas to persist and are sensitive to both direct and indirect forms of disturbance. Prior to industrial development in northern regions, it is important to acquire baseline infor...