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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