Open AccessThe Occurrence of Muskoxen, <em>Ovibos moschatus</em> in Labrador
Author(s) -
Tony E. Chubbs,
J. Brazil
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
the canadian field-naturalist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 28
ISSN - 0008-3550
DOI - 10.22621/cfn.v121i1.398
Subject(s) - biological dispersal , geography , physical geography , ecology , biology , demography , population , sociology
Muskoxen were first observed in Labrador in 1988 and have since been recorded at several locations in two separate river valleys in northern Labrador. The occurrence of Muskoxen in Labrador is attributed to the dispersal of captive releases from Quebec in 1973 and 1983. Here we document observation records and examine the future management of the species in Labrador and speculate on its possible effect on this northern ecosystem.
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