Habitat use by desert bighorn sheep during lambing

Habitat used for predator escape may be a factor limiting restoration of desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis mexicana) in small mountain ranges in New Mexico. Female bighorn sheep seek isolation in discrete areas for parturition. Although parturition sites are used only for

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Published in:European journal of wildlife research 2005-09, Vol.51 (3), p.178-184
Main Authors: Bangs, Peter D., Krausman, Paul R., Kunkel, Kyron E., Parsons, Zachary D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal populations
Deserts
Elevation
Habitat utilization
Habitats
Land management
Sheep
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Summary:Habitat used for predator escape may be a factor limiting restoration of desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis mexicana) in small mountain ranges in New Mexico. Female bighorn sheep seek isolation in discrete areas for parturition. Although parturition sites are used only for
ISSN:1612-4642
1439-0574
DOI:10.1007/s10344-005-0098-8