Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Seasonal body composition, water turnover, and field metabolic rates in porcupines (Erethizon dorsatum) in Alaska

  • Reference: Coltrane, J. A., S. Farley, P. S. Barboza, F. Kohl, R. Sinnott, and B. M. Barnes. 2011. Seasonal body composition, water turnover, and field metabolic rates in porcupines (Erethizon dorsatum) in Alaska. Journal of Mammalogy 92(3):601-610. https://doi.org/10.1644/10-MAMM-A-262.1
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Perry S. Barboza, Brian M. Barnes, Jessica A. Coltrane, Sean D. Farley, Franziska Kohl, Rick J. Sinnott
  • Funding Sources:
  • Grants:
  • GMUs or Areas: 14, 20
  • Keywords: body lipid, energy expenditure, field metabolic rate, lean mass, metabolic scope, plant secondary metabolites, rodent, winter, porcupine, Erethizon dorsatum
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1644/10-MAMM-A-262.1 (Offsite)
  • Partners: Bureau of Land Management, University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Primary Authors: Jessica A. Coltrane
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
  • Project Numbers:
  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska
  • Species: North American Porcupine
  • Species Categories: Mammals
  • Title: Seasonal body composition, water turnover, and field metabolic rates in porcupines (Erethizon dorsatum) in Alaska
  • Topics: Research, Physiology
  • Year: 2011

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