ABSTRACT: An understanding of the reproductive biology of moose (Alces alces) facilitates wise management. Moose are polyestrous cervids with relatively high ovulation rates in adult females. Puberty varies among populations, but no calves are sexually mature.

1992年1月1日 · An understanding of the reproductive biology of moose (Alces alces) facilitates wise management. Moose are polyestrous cervids with relatively high ovulation rates in adult females. Puberty varies among populations, but no calves are sexually mature.

Breeding is an essential part of the moose lifecycle, as it facilitates reproduction within the species. During this time, male moose will travel far in search of potential mates before engaging in courtship behavior – such as rubbing antlers against trees or stomping their hooves on the ground to attract females.

Moose Reproduction. Moose breeding season occurs in September and October. During this time both male and female moose will call to each other. Males produce heavy grunting sounds that can be heard from up to 500 metres away while females produce a wail-like sound. Males will fight for access to females.

2023年10月25日 · Discover the fascinating world of moose reproduction, including mating behaviors, gestation periods, and calf rearing.

To assess the demographic vulnerability of moose (Alces alces), we studied relationships between reproductive rates, maternal age, and rump fat in the southernmost naturally occurring moose population in North America. For prime-aged moose in our study, pregnancy rates were high (92%), but moose aged < 3 or .

2015年2月1日 · Research on moose reproduction has mostly focused on female characteristics such as age and weight at sexual maturity (Ferguson, 2002, Sand and Cederlund, 1996, Sæther and Heim, 1993), fecundity at different ages (Ericsson et al., 2001, Garel et al., 2009, Sand et al., 1996, Solberg et al., 2007, Sæther and Haagenrud, 1983), and senescence ...

2014年4月16日 · Several aspects of reproduction in moose have not been fully elucidated, including puberty, timing of mating and oestrus, and the length of the oestrus period. These aspects are relevant for an adaptive management of moose with respect to harvest, population size, demography and environmental conditions.

Abstract: Many aspects of moose (Alces alces) reproduction are poorly documented. Therefore, we. quantified the estrous cycle, estrous length, gestation period, fetal development, and birth mass of calves. We evaluated empirical relationships among maternal age, mass, and previous breeding parity with litter size and neonatal sex ratio.

This study investigated nutritional effects on reproduction in female Alaskan moose (Alces alces gigas). We combined monitoring of browsing behavior and physiological techniques to quantify the energy and protein requirements needed to support successful gestation in female Alaskan moose foraging in pens at the Kenai Moose Research Center (MRC).