Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Redefining the North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) as a facultative specialist herbivore

  • Reference: Coltrane, J. A. 2012. Redefining the North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) as a facultative specialist herbivore. Northwestern Naturalist 93(3):187-193. https://doi.org/10.1898/12-04.1
  • Audiences: Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Jessica A. Coltrane
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  • Keywords: porcupine, Erethizon dorsatum, diet, facultative specialist, generalist, herbivore, nutrition, selectivity
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1898/12-04.1 (Offsite)
  • Partners: Alaska Department of Fish and Game
  • Primary Authors: Jessica A. Coltrane
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
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  • Species: North American Porcupine
  • Species Categories: Mammals
  • Title: Redefining the North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) as a facultative specialist herbivore
  • Topics: Research, Physiology, Behavioral Ecology, Diet
  • Year: 2012

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