Title
Moose (Alces alces) predation by eastern coyotes (Canis latrans) and eastern coyote × eastern wolf (Canis latrans × Canis lycaon) hybrids
Author(s)
J.F. Benson, B.R. Patterson
Published
2013
Publisher
Canadian Journal of Zoology
Abstract
This study demonstrates that eastern coyotes and/or eastern coyote x eastern wolf hybrids are capable of hunting moose. In areas of sympatry, coyotes and coyote hybrids should be considered as a source of moose mortality.
Keywords
Alces alces; Canis latrans; eastern coyotes; hybridization; moose; predation
Full Citation
J.F. Benson and B.R. Patterson. 2013. Moose (Alces alces) predation by eastern coyotes (Canis latrans) and eastern coyote × eastern wolf (Canis latrans × Canis lycaon) hybrids. Canadian Journal of Zoology 91(11): 837-841

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