A REVIEW OF MOOSE FERTILITY IN RUSSIA

Authors

  • Aleksey A. Danilkin
  • Aleksander A. Ulitin

Abstract

Information on fertility of moose (Alces alces) and survival rate of calves in Russia is reviewed. The potential fertility of moose averages 1.3 (1.1-1.6) embryos per pregnant female. The percent of dry cows is variable, but usually does not exceed 35%. Annual calf mortality reaches 60-80%. Potential recruitment rate is near 40%, but is generally close to 30% by autumn, and drops by 10-15% in spring.

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Published

1998-01-01

How to Cite

Danilkin, A. A., & Ulitin, A. A. (1998). A REVIEW OF MOOSE FERTILITY IN RUSSIA. Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose, 34(2), 459–466. Retrieved from https://www.alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/779