Death of Gray Wolves, Canis lupus, in Porcupine Erethizon dorsatum, Dens in Wisconsin

Authors

  • Adrian P. Wydeven Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 875 S. 4th Ave., Park Falls, Wisconsin 54552
  • Sarah R. Boles Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 875 S. 4th Ave., Park Falls, Wisconsin 54552
  • Ronald N. Schultz Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, 875 S. 4th Ave., Park Falls, Wisconsin 54552
  • Thomas Doolittle Bad River Band of Chippewa, Environmental Protection/Natural Resource Department, Odanah, Wisconsin 54861

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v117i3.810

Keywords:

Gray Wolf, Canis lupus, Porcupine, Erethizon dorsatum, den, sarcoptic mange

Abstract

Three Gray Wolves (Canis lupus) were found dead in porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) dens in northern Wisconsin between 1996-2000. Use of these dens appeared to be cases of shelter-seeking behavior by wolves suffering from sarcoptic mange.

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