Mountain Lion Predation of Translocated Desert Bighorn Sheep in Arizona
McKinney T, Devos JC, Ballard WB, Boe SR. 2006. Mountain Lion Predation of Translocated Desert Bighorn Sheep in Arizona. Wildlife Society Bulletin. 34(5):1255-1263
The authors analyzed data for 422 unmarked and 369 radiocollared desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) translocated into vacant historical habitats in 12 Arizona locations between 1979 and 1995. They evaluated factors potentially influencing predation of radiocollared desert bighorn sheep by mountain lions (Puma concolor) by determining relationships between predation rates, number released, size of releases, escape terrain, available terrain( escape terrain as a percentage of area with slopes >40%), habitat quality associated with release locations, and mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) and predator abundance.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- McKinney, Ted; Devos, James; Ballard, Warren; Boe, Sue
- Units
- PARA
- Keywords
- Artiodactyla (Even-Toed Ungulates), Bovidae (Bovids), Carnivora (Carnivores), Distribution, Felidae (Cats), Grand Wash Cliffs, Observations, Ovis canadensis (Bighorn Sheep), Puma concolor (Mountain Lion)