Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Responses of caribou and reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) to acute food shortages in spring

  • Reference: Thompson, D. P., and P. S. Barboza. 2013. Responses of caribou and reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) to acute food shortages in spring. Canadian Journal of Zoology 91(9):610–618. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2013-0047
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Perry S. Barboza, Daniel P. Thompson
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  • GMUs or Areas: 20
  • Keywords: activity, Alaska, body mass, caribou, compensatory intake, food intake, food shortage, Rangifer tarandus, reindeer
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2013-0047 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Daniel P. Thompson
  • Programs: Kenai Moose Research Center
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska
  • Species: Caribou, Reindeer
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals, Ungulates
  • Title: Responses of caribou and reindeer (Rangifer tarandus) to acute food shortages in spring
  • Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Physiology, Diet
  • Year: 2013

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