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Effects of Wolves on Elk and Cattle Behaviors: Implications for Livestock Production and Wolf Conservation

BACKGROUND: In many areas, livestock are grazed within wolf (Canis lupus) range. Predation and harassment of livestock by wolves creates conflict and is a significant challenge for wolf conservation. Wild prey, such as elk (Cervus elaphus), perform anti-predator behaviors. Artificial selection of ca...

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Autores principales: Laporte, Isabelle, Muhly, Tyler B., Pitt, Justin A., Alexander, Mike, Musiani, Marco
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2010
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2915913/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20694139
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0011954