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Protein conservation in female caribou (Rangifer tarandus): Effects of decreasing diet quality during winter

  • Reference: Parker, K. L., P. S. Barboza, and T. R. Stephenson. 2005. Protein conservation in female caribou (Rangifer tarandus): Effects of decreasing diet quality during winter. Journal of Mammalogy 86(3):610-22. https://doi.org/10.1644/1545-1542(2005)86[610:PCIFCR]2.0.CO;2
  • Audiences: Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Perry S. Barboza, Kathy L. Parker, Thomas R. Stephenson
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  • GMUs or Areas: 20
  • Keywords: caribou, Rangifer tarandus, energy balance, lichens, nutritional ecology, protein balance
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1644/1545-1542(2005)86[610:PCIFCR]2.0.CO, 2 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Kathy L. Parker
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska
  • Species: Caribou
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals, Ungulates
  • Title: Protein conservation in female caribou (Rangifer tarandus): Effects of decreasing diet quality during winter
  • Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Physiology, Diet
  • Year: 2005

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