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Evidence of prey-caused mortality in three wolves

January 1, 1990
Two alpha male wolves and a pup in separate incidents were killed by large prey, further indicating the degree of risk wolves face while hunting.
Publication Year 1990
Title Evidence of prey-caused mortality in three wolves
DOI 10.2307/2425775
Authors L. David Mech, Michael E. Nelson
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title American Midland Naturalist
Index ID 5222312
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center