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Chewing-removal of radio collars by wolves in Wisconsin

January 1, 1983

From May 1980 through august 1981 we placed 11 machine-belt radio collars on 10 adult gray wolves (Canis lupus) from 4 packs in northwestern Wisconsin. This note reports the loss of 7 collars from chewing by other wolves, apparently pack-mates.

Citation Information

Publication Year 1983
Title Chewing-removal of radio collars by wolves in Wisconsin
DOI 10.2307/3808624
Authors Richard P. Thiel, Steven H. Fritts
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of Wildlife Management
Index ID 5221809
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center