The Occurrence of Muskoxen, Ovibos moschatus in Labrador

Authors

  • Tony E. Chubbs Department of National Defence, 5 Wing Goose Bay, Box 7002, Station A, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador A0P 1S0
  • J. Brazil Endangered Species and Biodiversity Section, Wildlife Division, Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, P.O. Box 2007, Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador A2H 7S1

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v121i1.398

Keywords:

Muskox, Ovibos moschatus, range, distribution, management, Labrador, Québec

Abstract

Muskoxen were first observed in Labrador in 1988 and have since been recorded at several locations in two separate river valleys in northern Labrador. The occurrence of Muskoxen in Labrador is attributed to the dispersal of captive releases from Québec in 1973 and 1983. Here we document observation records and examine the future management of the species in Labrador and speculate on its possible effect on this northern ecosystem.

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Vol. 121 No. 1 (2007)

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