Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Body composition of free-ranging wolves (Canis lupus)

  • Reference: Hilderbrand, G. V., and H. N. Golden. 2013. Body composition of free-ranging wolves (Canis lupus). Canadian Journal of Zoology 91(1):1-6. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2012-0205
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Howard N. Golden, Grant V. Hilderbrand
  • Funding Sources:
  • Grants:
  • GMUs or Areas: 13, 14
  • Keywords: wolf, Canis lupus, body composition, body mass, deuterium water dilution, energy content, fat mass, lean mass, total body water
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2012-0205 (Offsite)
  • Partners: Federal Aid-Wildlife Restoration Program
  • Primary Authors: Grant V. Hilderbrand
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
  • Project Numbers: W-27-4, W-27-5
  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Wolf
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Furbearers, Mammals
  • Title: Body composition of free-ranging wolves (Canis lupus)
  • Topics: Research, Physiology
  • Year: 2013

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