Weight Estimation of Dall's Sheep and Mountain Goats
Bunnell FL. 1980. Weight Estimation of Dall's Sheep and Mountain Goats. Wildlife Society Bulletin. 8(4):291-297
Regression equations show close relationships between weight and linear measurements of Dall's sheep (Ovis dalli dalli) from the southwestern Yukon and mountain goats (Oreamnos americanus) from Idaho. Regression equations using horn length predict body weight +/- 3 kg (α = 0.05). Other linear measurements--heart girth and body length--generally provide more accurate estimates of body weight. Sexual differences were observed and appear related to the social organization of the species.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Bunnell, Fred
- Units
- CAKN , DENA , WRST , YUCH
- Keywords
- Oreamnos americanus, Ovis dalli dalli, Subarctic