Descriptions of Wolf Attacks on Bison Calves in Wood Buffalo National Park

• Published in: ARCTIC
• Main Authors: Carbyn, L.N., Trottier, T.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1988
• Subjects: Aerial surveys; Animal behaviour; Animal food; Animal mortality; North American bison; Predation; Wolves; Wood Buffalo National Park; Alberta/N.W.T; Wood Buffalo; Arctic
• Online Access: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/64790

Wolf predation on bison in Wood Buffalo Park and adjacent areas in late spring/early summer season was observed to be directed toward cow/calf herds. While hunting, wolf packs in early summer developed a strong preference for herds with calves. Packs of four to six individuals were observed. Of 14 i...