REPRODUCTIVE PRODUCTIVITY OF MOOSE IN NEW BRUNSWICK
Natality of moose (Alces alces) is reported from examination of reproductive tracts from 76 cows found as non-hunting mortality in southeastern New Brunswick. Adult and yearling pregnancy rates were 79% and 39%, respectively. Twinning rates were estimated at 26%. Reproductive productivity of moose i...
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Lakehead University
1987
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| Online Access: | http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/1289 |
| Summary: | Natality of moose (Alces alces) is reported from examination of reproductive tracts from 76 cows found as non-hunting mortality in southeastern New Brunswick. Adult and yearling pregnancy rates were 79% and 39%, respectively. Twinning rates were estimated at 26%. Reproductive productivity of moose in New Brunswick compared favourably with other areas of North America. |
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