MOOSE CRATERING FOR EQUISETUM IN EARLY WINTER

Authors

  • H. R. Timmermann
  • G. D. Racey
  • R. Gollat

Abstract

Moose (Alces alces) near Thunder Bay, Ontario cratered through 35-51 cm of snow to consume Equisetum fluviatile in January 1991. Laboratory analysis showed that sodium concentrations were 20-40 times higher than in nearby browsable twigs. This behaviour may extend the length of time sodium may be obtained from emergent aquatic vegetation.

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Published

1990-01-01

How to Cite

Timmermann, H. R., Racey, G. D., & Gollat, R. (1990). MOOSE CRATERING FOR EQUISETUM IN EARLY WINTER. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose, 26, 86–90. Retrieved from https://www.alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/1157