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Summer range fidelity of radio-collared caribou in Alaska's Central Arctic herd

  • Reference: Cameron, R. D., K. R. Whitten, and W. T. Smith. 1986. Summer range fidelity of radio-collared caribou in Alaska's Central Arctic herd. Pages 51-55 [In] A. Gunn, F. L. Miller, and S. Skjenneberg, editors. Proceedings of the 4th International Reindeer/Caribou Symposium, 22-25 August 1985, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. Rangifer 6(2), Special Issue 1. http://doi.org/10.7557/2.6.2.582
  • Audiences: General Public, Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Raymond D. Cameron, Walter T. Smith, Kenneth R. Whitten
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  • Keywords: Sixty-four adult (2 + years) female caribou (Rangifer tarandus grand), radio-collared in April or May 1975 - 82, were relocated during the following June and/or July within the summer range of the Central Arctic Herd (CAH). Relocations made during the following three summers were used to assess range fidelity. Cumulative relocations of radio-collared females in the Central Arctic region were equivalent to 91% of the projected availability based on transmitter life. A chronological analysis indicates that 98%, 91%, and 82% of radio-collared females were found there one, two, and three years later; most of the progressively lower relocation success is probably attributable to transitter malfunctions rather than emigration. These observations suggest that summer range fidelity of adult females in the CAH is at least 90%, and may approach 100%.
  • Link: http://doi.org/10.7557/2.6.2.582 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Raymond D. Cameron
  • Programs: Wildlife Management
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Caribou
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals, Ungulates
  • Title: Summer range fidelity of radio-collared caribou in Alaska's Central Arctic herd
  • Topics: Habitat, Distribution and Movements (including Migration), Population Abundance and Trends (Survey Inventory), Population Composition and Demographics
  • Year: 1986

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