On the track of the elusive wolverine

Noreen Parks; Keith B. Aubry

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On the track of the elusive wolverine

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Noreen Parks, Keith B. Aubry

Year:

2009

Type:

Science Findings

Station:

Pacific Northwest Research Station

Source:

Science Findings 114. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 5 p

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Abstract

The wolverine is one of the rarest and least-known mammals in North America. A lack of understanding regarding its historical distribution in the contiguous United States and its broad-scale habitat needs has hampered conservation efforts. Using a suite of research methods, including the assemblage of historical data on wolverine occurrence, analyses of habitat factors, GIS mapping, radio-telemetry tracking, and genetic studies, researchers were able to address these information gaps.

Keywords

Wolverine range, radio tracking

Citation

Parks, Noreen; Aubry, Keith. 2009. On the track of the elusive wolverine. Science Findings 114. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 5 p