Breeding Season in Elk as Determined from Known-Age Embryos
Morrison JA, Trainer CE, Wright PL. 1959. Breeding Season in Elk as Determined from Known-Age Embryos. The Journal of Wildlife Management. 23(1):27-34
The time of mating and the characteristics of prenatal development of big game species are aspects of wildlife biology that have received increased attention in recent years. Altmann (1956) has speculated that hunting may interfere with the normal progress of breeding in elk (Cervus canadensis nelsoni) in such a way as to decrease productivity. Cow elk in this study were trapped in Park, but hauled to National Bison Range for study.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Morrison, John; Trainer, Charles; Wright, Philip
- Units
- YELL
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Breeding, Distribution, Elk(Cervus elaphus), Mammals, Population, Reproduction