Tag: nutrition

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December 2, 2022

Nutritional ecology workshop polishes unique skills

While a lot of wildlife research often requires vegetation surveys or other nutrition-related information, many wildlifers don’t have the background or experience to know how to collect, analyze and interpret...

January 21, 2022

JWM: Summer forage for B.C. caribou in short supply

Concerns about food availability for caribou often focus on the harsh winter months, but researchers recently found summer forage in northeastern British Columbia is limited, raising further concerns about recovering...

March 4, 2019

JWM: Montana elk evade archers without jeopardizing diet

When rifle season arrives in Montana each fall, elk (Cervus canadensis) often move to areas where they perceive a lower harvest risk. But as archery season, which occurs shortly before...

July 12, 2016

How bumble bees balance their diet

When bumble bees go foraging, they are seeking more than a pretty flower. The insects select pollen with just the right nutrients, preferring a protein-to-fat ratio of about five to...