Seasonal Energy Metabolism of Adult Moose
Regelin WL, Schwartz CC, Franzmann AW. 1985. Seasonal Energy Metabolism of Adult Moose. The Journal of Wildlife Management. 49(2):388-393
Energy expenditure of tame adult moose (Alces alces gigas) was measured at approximately monthly intervals for a period of 13 months using an indirect respiration chamber. Mean heat production (HP) in summer (May-Sep) exceeded that in winter (Nov-Mar) by a factor of 1.4. Fasted HP in moose while lying down averaged 394 kJ/kg(0.75)/day in winter and 552 kJ/kg(0.75)/day in summer.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Regelin, Wayne; Schwartz, Charles; Franzmann, Albert
- Units
- CAKN , DENA , YUCH , WRST
- Keywords
- Alces alces gigas, Energetics, Mammals, Physiology, Ungulates