Ecological Studies of Wolves on Isle Royale - Annual Report 1979-1980 (Covering the twenty-second year of research)
Peterson RO and Stephens PW. 1980. Ecological Studies of Wolves on Isle Royale - Annual Report 1979-1980 (Covering the twenty-second year of research). Depart ment of Biological Sciences, Michigan Technological University. Houghton, MI
This report summarizes the twenty-second year of wolf - moose research on Isle Royale. In 1980, the wolf population reached an all time high of 50 individuals, while the moose population was estimated at 650-700. Included is a description of the summer field work for 1979, including summer and fall moose surveys and summer wolf activity. Also included is the field work summary done during the 1980 winter study period, including analysis of the wolf population and the moose population. Other wildlife observed during this period include fox, otter, beaver, and one lynx.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Peterson, Rolf; Stephens, Philip
- Date of Issue
- 1980-04-30
- Publisher
- Depart ment of Biological Sciences, Michigan Technological University
- Units
- ISRO
- Keywords
- Aerial Survey, Beaver (Castor canadensis), Ecology, Gray Wolf (Canis lupus), Isle Royale National Park, Lynx (Felis lynx), Mammals, Michigan, Monitoring, Moose (Alces alces)