Ecological Metabolism of Moose in Aspen-Dominated Boreal Forests Central Alberta Canada

Authors

L.A. Renecker
R.J. Hudson

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book Title/Conference

Canadian Journal of Zoology

Volume

67

Issue

8

First Page

1923

Last Page

1928

Publication Date

1989

Abstract

Daily energy expenditures of two moose (Alces alces) cows were estimated throughout an annual cycle by summing energy costs during specific activities. Energy expenditures (determined by heart rate telemetry) during specific activities changed seasonally. Total daily expenditures ranged from 285 kJ/kg0.75 in April prior to leaf flush to 1180 kJ/kg0.75 in July.

Recommended Citation

Renecker, L. A. and Hudson, R. J. 1989. Ecological Metabolism of Moose in Aspen-Dominated Boreal Forests Central Alberta Canada. Canadian Journal of Zoology. 67 (8): 1923-1928.