Chewing-Removal of Radio Collars by Gray Wolves in Wisconsin

From May 1980 through August 1981 the authors placed 11 machine-belt radio collars on 10 adult gray wolves (Canis lupus ) from 4 packs in northwestern Wisconsin. This note reports the loss of 7 collars from chewing by other wolves, apparently packmates.

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Published in:The Journal of wildlife management 1983-07, Vol.47 (3), p.851-852
Main Authors: Thiel, Richard P., Fritts, Steven H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breeding
Canis lupus
Male animals
Mastication
Pups
Short Communications
Wolves
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Summary:From May 1980 through August 1981 the authors placed 11 machine-belt radio collars on 10 adult gray wolves (Canis lupus ) from 4 packs in northwestern Wisconsin. This note reports the loss of 7 collars from chewing by other wolves, apparently packmates.
ISSN:0022-541X
1937-2817
DOI:10.2307/3808624