Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Estimating fat content of caribou from body condition scores

• Reference: Gerhart, K. L., R. G. White, R. D. Cameron, and D. E. Russell. 1996. Estimating fat content of caribou from body condition scores. Journal of Wildlife Management 60(4):713–718. https://doi.org/10.2307/3802369
• Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
• Authors: Raymond D. Cameron, Karen L. Gerhart, Don E. Russell, Robert G. White
• Grants:
• GMUs or Areas: 26
• Keywords: arctic, body condition score, body mass, body reserves, body weight, caribou, fat, pregnancy, Rangifer tarandus granti, reindeer, Rangifer tarandus tarandus.
• Link: https://doi.org/10.2307/3802369 (Offsite)
• Partners:
• Primary Authors: Karen L. Gerhart
• Programs: Wildlife Research
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• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
• Regions: Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska, Statewide
• Species: Caribou
• Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals, Ungulates
• Title: Estimating fat content of caribou from body condition scores
• Topics: Research, Physiology
• Year: 1996

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