Killing of a muskox, Ovibos moschatus, by two wolves, Canis lupis, and subsequent caching
Canadian Field-Naturalist
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Abstract
The killing of a cow Muskox (Ovibos moschatus) by two Wolves (Canis lupus) in 5 minutes during summer on Ellesmere Island is described. After two of the four feedings observed, one Wolf cached a leg and regurgitated food as far as 2.3 km away and probably farther. The implications of this behavior for deriving food-consumption estimates are discussed.
Suggested Citation
Mech, L.D., Adams, L., 1999, Killing of a muskox, Ovibos moschatus, by two wolves, Canis lupis, and subsequent caching: Canadian Field-Naturalist, v. 113, no. 4, p. 673-675.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Killing of a muskox, Ovibos moschatus, by two wolves, Canis lupis, and subsequent caching |
| Series title | Canadian Field-Naturalist |
| Volume | 113 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 1999 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club |
| Contributing office(s) | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 3 p. |
| First page | 673 |
| Last page | 675 |