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

Authors :: Wydeven, Adrian P.
Boles, Sarah R.
Schultz, Ronald N.
Doolittle, C. J. Thomas
Source :: Canadian Field-Naturalist; Jul-Sep2003, Vol. 117 Issue 3, p469-471, 3p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Three Gray Wolves (Canis lupus) were found dead in porcupine (Erethizon darsatum) 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: WOLVES
ERETHIZON
ANIMAL behavior
ERETHIZONTIDAE
MITE infestations

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