Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Effects of weather and parasitic insects on behavior and group dynamics of caribou of the Delta Herd, Alaska

  • Reference: Mörschel, F. M., and D. R. Klein. 1997. Effects of weather and parasitic insects on behavior and group dynamics of caribou of the Delta Herd, Alaska. Canadian Journal of Zoology 75(1):1659–1670. https://doi.org/10.1139/z97-793
  • Audiences: Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: David R. Klein, Frank M. Mörschel
  • Funding Sources:
  • Grants:
  • GMUs or Areas: 20
  • Keywords: caribou, Rangifer tarandus, Delta caribou herd, weather, parasites, behavior, feeding, movement, mosquitoes, oestrid flies, temperature, foraging, energy expenditure
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1139/z97-793 (Offsite)
  • Partners: University of Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
  • Primary Authors: Frank M. Mörschel
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska
  • Species: Caribou, Insect
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Insects, Mammals, Ungulates
  • Title: Effects of weather and parasitic insects on behavior and group dynamics of caribou of the Delta Herd, Alaska
  • Topics: Habitat, Parasites, Research, Behavioral Ecology
  • Year: 1997

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