Rates and Causes of Mortality in Mountain Goats in Southeast Alaska
Smith CA. 1986. Rates and Causes of Mortality in Mountain Goats in Southeast Alaska. The Journal of Wildlife Management. 50(4):743-746
Age-specific annual mortality rates and causes of death were determined for 62 radio-collared mountain goats (Oreamnos americanus) during 1980-85 in southeastern Alaska. Annual mortality rates were 29% for 7 yearlings, 0-9% for goats 2-8 years old, and 32% for goats >8 years old. Prime-aged goats were relatively invulnerable to natural mortality factors but suffered considerable hunting mortality. During the study period the population was increasing.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Smith, Christian
- Units
- GLBA , KLGO , SEAN , SITK
- Keywords
- Falls, Mammals, Oreamnos americanus, Predation, Survival, Ungulates