DNA metabarcoding of faecal pellets reveals high consumption of yew (Taxus spp.) by caribou (Rangifer tarandus) in a lichen-poor environment

• Main Authors: Greniqueca Mitchell (Author), Paul J. Wilson (Author), Micheline Manseau (Author), Bridget Redquest (Author), Brent R. Patterson (Author), Linda Y. Rutledge (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Canadian Science Publishing, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) are threatened in Canada because of the drastic decline in population size caused primarily by human-induced landscape changes that decrease habitat and increase predation risk. Conservation efforts have largely focused on reducing predators and protectin...