Death of Gray Wolves, Canis lupus, in Porcupine Erethizon dorsatum, Dens in Wisconsin
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https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v117i3.810Keywords:
Gray Wolf, Canis lupus, Porcupine, Erethizon dorsatum, den, sarcoptic mangeAbstract
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.Downloads
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