| Abstract: | A lack of young muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus) and arctic hares (Lepus arcticus) in the Eureka area of Ellesmere Island, Northwest Territories (now Nunavut), Canada, was observed during summer 1998, in contrast to most other years since 1986. Evidence of malnourished muskoxen was also found. Early winter weather and a consequent 50% reduction of the 1997 summer replenishment period appeared to be the most likely cause, giving rise to a new hypothesis about conditions that might cause adverse demographic effects in arctic herbivores. |
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| ProdID: | 1016563 |
| Citation Author: | Mech, L. D. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation End Page: | 71 |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Arctic |
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| Citation Number Of Pages: | 3 |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | p. 69-71 |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Lack of reproduction in muskoxen and arctic hares caused by early winter?; 2000; Article; Journal; Arctic; Mech, L. D. |
| Citation Start Page: | 69 |
| Citation Volume: | 53 |
| Citation Year: | 2000 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Lack of reproduction in muskoxen and arctic hares caused by early winter?; 2000; Article; Journal; Arctic; Mech, L. D. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/mammals/muskarc/index.htm |
| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 2000 00:00 -0600 |
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