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Trap-related injuries to gray wolves in Minnesota

January 1, 1986

Gray wolves (Canis lupus) captured in traps with toothed jaws offset 1.8 cm incurred fewer injuries than those captured in 3 other types of steel traps. Few wolves seriously damaged canine or carnassial teeth while in traps.

Publication Year 1986
Title Trap-related injuries to gray wolves in Minnesota
DOI 10.2307/3801494
Authors David W. Kuehn, Todd K. Fuller, L. David Mech, William J. Paul, Steven H. Fritts, William E. Berg
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of Wildlife Management
Index ID 5223822
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Patuxent Wildlife Research Center