RELATIVE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTIONS AND HABITAT USE PATTERNS OF SYMPATRIC MOOSE AND WHITE-TAILED DEER IN VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK, MINNESOTA
We examined the distribution and home range characteristics of moose (Alces alces) and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) at Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota. Pellet count transects revealed low densities of moose and higher densities of white-tailed deer, and provided evidence of partial...
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ftjalces:oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/453 2023-05-15T13:13:24+02:00 RELATIVE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTIONS AND HABITAT USE PATTERNS OF SYMPATRIC MOOSE AND WHITE-TAILED DEER IN VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK, MINNESOTA Cobb, McCrea A. Gogan, Peter J. P. Kozie, Karin D. Olexa, Edward M. Lawrence, Rick L. Route, William T. 2004-01-01 application/pdf http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/453 eng eng Lakehead University http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/453/535 http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/453 Copyright (c) 2004 Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose; Vol. 40 (2004): Alces Vol. 40 (2004); 169-191 2293-6629 0835-5851 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article 2004 ftjalces 2022-02-12T19:35:46Z We examined the distribution and home range characteristics of moose (Alces alces) and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) at Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota. Pellet count transects revealed low densities of moose and higher densities of white-tailed deer, and provided evidence of partial spatial segregation between moose and white-tailed deer possibly due to habitat heterogeneity. There was limited interspecific overlap in the relatively large annual home ranges of radio-collared moose and white-tailed deer. Both moose and white-tailed deer exhibited significant selection for spruce (Picea spp.) and balsam fir (Abies balsamea) vegetation types at the home range scale. White-tailed deer significantly selected a 12-20 m canopy height over all others while moose significantly selected 5-11 m and 21-30 m canopy heights over the 12-20 m canopy height. Moose significantly selected open/discontinuous canopy cover and white-tailed deer selected both closed/continuous and open/discontinuous canopy covers over dispersed/sparse canopy cover. Differential habitat selection between moose and white-tailed deer at Voyageurs National Park might be related to the differences between these species' abilities to cope with a northern mid-continental climate. Spatial segregation between moose and white-tailed deer at Voyageurs National Park may allow moose to persist despite the presence of meningeal worm (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis) in white-tailed deer. Article in Journal/Newspaper Alces alces Alces (A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose) |
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We examined the distribution and home range characteristics of moose (Alces alces) and white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) at Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota. Pellet count transects revealed low densities of moose and higher densities of white-tailed deer, and provided evidence of partial spatial segregation between moose and white-tailed deer possibly due to habitat heterogeneity. There was limited interspecific overlap in the relatively large annual home ranges of radio-collared moose and white-tailed deer. Both moose and white-tailed deer exhibited significant selection for spruce (Picea spp.) and balsam fir (Abies balsamea) vegetation types at the home range scale. White-tailed deer significantly selected a 12-20 m canopy height over all others while moose significantly selected 5-11 m and 21-30 m canopy heights over the 12-20 m canopy height. Moose significantly selected open/discontinuous canopy cover and white-tailed deer selected both closed/continuous and open/discontinuous canopy covers over dispersed/sparse canopy cover. Differential habitat selection between moose and white-tailed deer at Voyageurs National Park might be related to the differences between these species' abilities to cope with a northern mid-continental climate. Spatial segregation between moose and white-tailed deer at Voyageurs National Park may allow moose to persist despite the presence of meningeal worm (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis) in white-tailed deer. |
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Cobb, McCrea A. Gogan, Peter J. P. Kozie, Karin D. Olexa, Edward M. Lawrence, Rick L. Route, William T. |
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Cobb, McCrea A. Gogan, Peter J. P. Kozie, Karin D. Olexa, Edward M. Lawrence, Rick L. Route, William T. RELATIVE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTIONS AND HABITAT USE PATTERNS OF SYMPATRIC MOOSE AND WHITE-TAILED DEER IN VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK, MINNESOTA |
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Cobb, McCrea A. Gogan, Peter J. P. Kozie, Karin D. Olexa, Edward M. Lawrence, Rick L. Route, William T. |
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Cobb, McCrea A. |
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RELATIVE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTIONS AND HABITAT USE PATTERNS OF SYMPATRIC MOOSE AND WHITE-TAILED DEER IN VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK, MINNESOTA |
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RELATIVE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTIONS AND HABITAT USE PATTERNS OF SYMPATRIC MOOSE AND WHITE-TAILED DEER IN VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK, MINNESOTA |
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RELATIVE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTIONS AND HABITAT USE PATTERNS OF SYMPATRIC MOOSE AND WHITE-TAILED DEER IN VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK, MINNESOTA |
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RELATIVE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTIONS AND HABITAT USE PATTERNS OF SYMPATRIC MOOSE AND WHITE-TAILED DEER IN VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK, MINNESOTA |
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RELATIVE SPATIAL DISTRIBUTIONS AND HABITAT USE PATTERNS OF SYMPATRIC MOOSE AND WHITE-TAILED DEER IN VOYAGEURS NATIONAL PARK, MINNESOTA |
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relative spatial distributions and habitat use patterns of sympatric moose and white-tailed deer in voyageurs national park, minnesota |
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Lakehead University |
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Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose; Vol. 40 (2004): Alces Vol. 40 (2004); 169-191 2293-6629 0835-5851 |
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http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/453/535 http://alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/453 |
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Copyright (c) 2004 Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose |
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