JOURNAL ARTICLE

Parasite makes gray wolves take risks.

  • Published In: Science News, 2023, v. 203, n. 1. P. 12 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BUEHLER, JAKE 3 of 3

Abstract

"Those are two decisions that can really benefit wolves, or could cause wolves to die", says field biologist Connor Meyer of the University of Montana in Missoula. News ANIMALS A parasite might be driving some wolves to lead or go solo. For instance, wolves that challenge pack leaders risk injury, and wolves that strike out in search of a new pack risk starvation. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Science News. 2023/01, Vol. 203, Issue 1, p12
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0036-8423
  • Accession Number:160900503
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