Scat analysis as a preliminary assessment of moose (Alces alces andersoni) calf consumption by bears (Ursus spp.) in north–central British Columbia

• Main Authors: Rea, R. V., Ajala–Batista, L., Aitken, D. A., Child, K. N., Thompson, N., Hodder, D. P.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English; Spanish
• Published: Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona 2019
• Subjects: alces alces andersoni; moose neonate; diet; feces; hair analysis; predation; Zoology; QL1-991; Canada; British Columbia; Alces alces
• Online Access: https://doaj.org/article/3682f0b587af4b3d8d8d9034a71e66ae

Moose (Alces alces andersoni) population numbers have decreased by 50–70 % in some parts of northern British Columbia (BC), Canada. Predation of moose calves by bears may be affecting moose populations in this area, but has gone undocumented. A total of 1,381 bear scats were collected during the spr...