The Use of Woodland Lichen Pasture by Reindeer in Winter with Easy Snow Conditions

• Published in: ARCTIC
• Main Authors: Kumpula, Jouko, Lefrère, Stéphanie C., Nieminen, Mauri
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 2004
• Subjects: reindeer; cratering; grazing; digging; foraging; body condition; snow conditions; lichens; pasture; renne; fouissage; broutage; creusage; recherche de nourriture; état corporel; conditions de neige; pasturage; Renne; Arctic
• Online Access: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/63564

Our aim was to investigate the amount of digging work (cratering) done by semi-domesticated reindeer (Rangifer t. tarandus) in woodland lichen pasture and the effect of snow and pasture conditions on the body condition of female reindeer. From 17 February until 21 April 2001, eight barren reindeer f...