MOOSE DISTRIBUTION RELATIVE TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN A NATIONAL PARK
The potential influence of human development on distribution of moose (Alces alces) within Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, was investigated during May-September 1995-1997. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to evaluate seasonal habitat use and distances to the park road a...
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ftjalces:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/377 2023-05-15T13:13:17+02:00 MOOSE DISTRIBUTION RELATIVE TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN A NATIONAL PARK Belant, Jerrold L. Paynter, Jonathan A. Stahlnecker, Kenneth E. Van Ballenberghe, Victor 2006-01-01 application/pdf http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/377 eng eng Lakehead University http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/377/461 http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/377 Copyright (c) 2006 Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose; Vol. 42 (2006): Alces Vol. 42 (2006); 33-39 2293-6629 0835-5851 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article 2006 ftjalces 2022-02-12T19:35:46Z The potential influence of human development on distribution of moose (Alces alces) within Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, was investigated during May-September 1995-1997. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to evaluate seasonal habitat use and distances to the park road and developed areas. Moose exhibited avoidance of spruce habitat during summer and spruce, shrub, and deciduous habitats during autumn. Results from univariate analyses indicated moose were closer to the park road than expected during summer and autumn further than expected from developed areas during autumn. However, multivariate logistic regression models including habitat types revealed that distances moose were located from roads were similar to expected during each season. Logistic regression models also indicated that moose were further from developed areas in autumn. Moose movement away from developed areas during autumn was likely because developed areas were located predominantly (69%) in forest and shrub habitats; moose appeared to select more open areas in autumn for rutting activities. Distribution of moose did not appear strongly influenced by human development. That moose did not overall avoid the park road or developed areas appears a consequence of habituation (i.e., indifference) to human activity from no positive or negative reinforcement. Article in Journal/Newspaper Alces alces Alaska Alces (A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose) |
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The potential influence of human development on distribution of moose (Alces alces) within Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, was investigated during May-September 1995-1997. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to evaluate seasonal habitat use and distances to the park road and developed areas. Moose exhibited avoidance of spruce habitat during summer and spruce, shrub, and deciduous habitats during autumn. Results from univariate analyses indicated moose were closer to the park road than expected during summer and autumn further than expected from developed areas during autumn. However, multivariate logistic regression models including habitat types revealed that distances moose were located from roads were similar to expected during each season. Logistic regression models also indicated that moose were further from developed areas in autumn. Moose movement away from developed areas during autumn was likely because developed areas were located predominantly (69%) in forest and shrub habitats; moose appeared to select more open areas in autumn for rutting activities. Distribution of moose did not appear strongly influenced by human development. That moose did not overall avoid the park road or developed areas appears a consequence of habituation (i.e., indifference) to human activity from no positive or negative reinforcement. |
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Belant, Jerrold L. Paynter, Jonathan A. Stahlnecker, Kenneth E. Van Ballenberghe, Victor MOOSE DISTRIBUTION RELATIVE TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN A NATIONAL PARK |
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Belant, Jerrold L. Paynter, Jonathan A. Stahlnecker, Kenneth E. Van Ballenberghe, Victor |
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Belant, Jerrold L. |
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MOOSE DISTRIBUTION RELATIVE TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN A NATIONAL PARK |
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MOOSE DISTRIBUTION RELATIVE TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN A NATIONAL PARK |
title_full |
MOOSE DISTRIBUTION RELATIVE TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN A NATIONAL PARK |
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MOOSE DISTRIBUTION RELATIVE TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN A NATIONAL PARK |
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MOOSE DISTRIBUTION RELATIVE TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN A NATIONAL PARK |
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moose distribution relative to human development in a national park |
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Lakehead University |
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2006 |
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http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/377 |
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Alces alces Alaska |
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Alces alces Alaska |
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Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose; Vol. 42 (2006): Alces Vol. 42 (2006); 33-39 2293-6629 0835-5851 |
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http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/377/461 http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/377 |
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Copyright (c) 2006 Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose |
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