TY - JOUR AU - Wilton, M. L. PY - 1986/01/01 Y2 - 2024/03/28 TI - SCAVENGING AND ITS POSSIBLE EFFECTS UPON PREDATION - A SELECTIVE REVIEW OF LITERATURE JF - Alces: A Journal Devoted to the Biology and Management of Moose JA - Alces VL - 22 IS - SE - Articles DO - UR - https://www.alcesjournal.org/index.php/alces/article/view/1335 SP - 155-180 AB - <p>A literature search and personal communication with many field workers across North America suggests that predation may be affected to varying degrees by scavenging. Scavenging as a phenomenon practiced by predators and non predators is discussed. A clarification of terminology associated with predation and scavenging is attempted and examples from the literature are summarized. Factors affecting recognition and importance of scavenging are discussed.</p> ER -