Wolverine Population Assessment in Glacier National Park: Progress Report 2004
Copeland J, Yates R, Ruggiero L. 2004. Wolverine Population Assessment in Glacier National Park: Progress Report 2004. U.S. Forest Service: Rocky Mountain Research Station. Missoula, Montana
Eight wolverine (4 male & 4 female) were captured during the winters of 2002-2003 and 2003-2004. All study animals were instrumented with intraperitoneal VHF transmitters and/or ARGOS satellite collars. Male weights averaged 13.0 kg and females 8.9 kg. Study animals continue to be monitored on a daily basis and have been relocated approximately 500 times by ground triangulation and via aerial monitoring. We have lost contact with 2 male study animals, one of which we believed dispersed the study area. Efforts to relocate the individuals are continuing. Two reproductive dens complexes were identified and presence of kits confirmed. Two male kits were captured and instrumented at a maternal den in May 2004. Study animals were snow-tracked 31 kilometers to collect data on pattern of movement and habitat use. Genetic relatedness of study animals is currently under investigation.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Copeland, Jeff; Yates, Rick; Ruggiero, Len
- Date of Issue
- 2004
- Publisher
- U.S. Forest Service: Rocky Mountain Research Station
- Units
- GLAC
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Gulo gulo, mammal studies, Population assessment, Wolverine