Lack of Reproduction in Muskoxen and Arctic Hares Caused by Early Winter?
A lack of young muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) and arctic hares (Lepus arcticus) in the Eureka area of Ellesmere Island, Northwest Territories (now Nunavut), Canada, was observed during summer 1998, in contrast to most other years since 1986. Evidence of malnourished muskoxen was also found. Early wint...
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Language: | English |
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The Arctic Institute of North America
2000
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Online Access: | https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/63893 |