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

• Main Authors: R. V. Rea, L. Ajala–Batista, D. A. Aitken, K. N. Child, N. Thompson, D. P. Hodder
• 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; British Columbia; Canada; Alces alces
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.32800/abc.v42i2.361642; https://doaj.org/article/d84576f9d4a14d9bbf8867d8404b2050

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...