State-dependent Foraging by Caribou With Different Nutritional Requirements

Organization
University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC)
Northern Caribou Canada
National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc.
Project
Northern Caribou Canada
Resource Type
Peer reviewed article
Authors
Kristin Denryter
Rachel Cook
John Cook
Katherine Parker
Michael Gillingham
Contacts
Clive Tesar
Kristin Denryter
Resource Date:
March
2020
Page Length
14

A 14-page academic paper that examines the connection between the physiological state of caribou and how they feed. The paper says, "Foraging time by caribou was partially state-dependent, highlighting the importance of accounting for physiological state in studies of animal behavior. Fine-scale foraging behaviors may influence larger-scale behavioral strategies, with potential implications for conservation and management."