Some Observations on Moose in Yellowstone Park
Mcmillan JF. 1954. Some Observations on Moose in Yellowstone Park. The American Midland Naturalist. 52(2):392-399
The observations presented in this paper are based on a study carried out in Yellowstone Park during the summers of 1947, 1948, and 1949. The two areas within the park covered intensively were: 1. Swan Lake Flat-Willow Park area, covering approximately five square miles, lying in a general north-south direction paralleling the main park highway midway between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Geyser Basin. 2. Pelican Creek valley leading off northeasterly from the north side of Yellowstone Lake and embracing about two square miles. Both of these areas have high moose populations during most of the year. Willow Park and Pelican Creek areas are covered with dense willow growth which furnishes approximately ninety percent of the summer food of moose. Swan Lake Flat is an open expanse supporting grasses, sedges, and aquatic plants which are utilized as food.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Mcmillan, John
- Units
- YELL
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Behavior, Feeding, Food, Mammals, Moose (Alces alces), Pelican Valley, Swan Lake Flat, Willow Park, Willows (Salix )