Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Physiological and nutritional adaptations of moose to northern environments

  • Reference: Schwartz, C. C. 1992. Physiological and nutritional adaptations of moose to northern environments. Alces Supplement 1:139-155. https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/home/library/pdfs/wildlife/research_pdfs/alces/6025.pdf
  • Audiences: Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Charles C. Schwartz
  • Funding Sources: FWS-WR
  • Grants:
  • GMUs or Areas: 15
  • Keywords: moose, Alces alces, boreal forest, food availability, diet quality, seasonal intake rates, morphological adaptations, digestion, passage, metabolism, activity, body composition, energy requirements
  • Link: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/home/library/pdfs/wildlife/research_pdfs/alces/6025.pdf (PDF)
  • Partners: Federal Aid-Wildlife Restoration Program
  • Primary Authors: Charles C. Schwartz
  • Programs: Kenai Moose Research Center
  • Project Numbers: W-22-6
  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska
  • Species: Moose
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals, Ungulates
  • Title: Physiological and nutritional adaptations of moose to northern environments
  • Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Habitat, Research, Physiology, Diet
  • Year: 1992

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