Climatic changes and effect on wild sheep habitat
Fact Sheet
2012-3060
In cooperation with the National Park Service, Denali National Park
By: Edwin L. Pfeifer, Wayne Heimer, Gretchen Roffler, Raul Valdez, and Megan Gahl
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Abstract
Wild sheep are sensitive to environmental change and may be an effective indicator species of climate change in arctic and high mountain ecosystems. To understand the effects of climatic changes on Dall sheep habitat, U.S. Geological Survey scientists have been studying selected areas in Alaska since 2007. The research focus is on forage quality, nutrient levels, and changes resulting from warming or cooling climate trends. Preliminary results indicate significant changes in Dall sheep diet accompanying vegetation changes and upslope retreat of glaciers.
Suggested Citation
Pfeifer, E., Heimer, W., Roffler, G., Valdez, R., Gahl, M., 2012, Climatic changes and effect on wild sheep habitat: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2012-3060, 2 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20123060.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Climatic changes and effect on wild sheep habitat |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2012-3060 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20123060 |
| Year Published | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survery |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Southwest Geographic Science Team -Wild Sheep Habitat |
| Description | 2 p. |
| Time Range Start | 2007-01-01 |
| Time Range End | 2011-12-31 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alaska |
| City | Fairbanks |
| Other Geospatial | Denali National Park;Wood River |