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Modelling study identifies characteristics of high elk-use areas in western Oregon, Washington

— 23 Oct 2010 17:39 | Environment

The availability of highly nutritious forage is one of four factors linked to the presence of elk populations in western Oregon and Washington, according to a modelling study recently…

Are wolves saving Yellowstone's aspen trees from elk?

— 2 Sep 2010 16:37 | Biology

Previous research has claimed that the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park in 1995 is helping restore quaking aspen in risky areas where wolves prowl. But apparently…

Wolves lose their predatory edge in mid-life, new U of Minnesota study shows

— 28 Oct 2009 11:54 | Biology

Although most wolves in Yellowstone National Park live to be nearly six years old, their ability to kill prey peaks when they are two to three, according to a study led by Dan MacNulty…

Greater Yellowstone elk-wolf study shows elk having fewer calves due to changes in nutrition

— 17 Jul 2009 17:50 | Environment

Wolves have caused elk in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to change their behaviour and foraging habits so much so that herds are having fewer calves, mainly due to changes in their…

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