Elk Responses to Disturbance by Cross-Country Skiers in Yellowstone National Park

Elk Responses to Disturbance by Cross-Country Skiers in Yellowstone National Park

A study examined the response of elk to disturbances caused by cross-country skiers in Yellowstone National Park. The elks observed migrated temporarily to other areas, suggesting that skiers movements be restricted to minimize wildlife displacement.

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Veröffentlicht in:Wildlife Society bulletin 1992-12, Vol.20 (4), p.375-381
Hauptverfasser: Cassirer, E. Frances, Freddy, David J., Ables, Ernest D.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animal migration
Cost estimates
Deer
Elks
Forest stands
Habitats
Habituation
Hot springs
Mule deer
National parks
Road medians
Wildlife
Wildlife conservation
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Zusammenfassung:A study examined the response of elk to disturbances caused by cross-country skiers in Yellowstone National Park. The elks observed migrated temporarily to other areas, suggesting that skiers movements be restricted to minimize wildlife displacement.
ISSN:0091-7648
1938-5463