Validation of tooth wear technique for aging elk in Grand Teton National Park
Authors(s): S. Cain, R. Wallen and M. Reid
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Abstract: Objectives Determine how accurate the tooth wear aging technique described by Quimby and Gaab (1957) is when applied to the Jackson Hole elk herd. Findings and Status Aging jaws of young animals by tooth eruption is very accurate. However, discrepencies increase the older the animal becomes.
Keywords: Jackson Hole, National Elk Refuge, Teton County, Grand Teton National Park, animal , mammal, ungulate, elk, wapiti, Cervus elaphus, Cervidae
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| AUTHORS | S. Cain, R. Wallen and M. Reid |
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| DOC TITLE | Validation of tooth wear technique for aging elk in Grand Teton National Park |
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| KEYWORDS | Jackson Hole, National Elk Refuge, Teton County, Grand Teton National Park, animal , mammal, ungulate, elk, wapiti, Cervus elaphus, Cervidae |
| ABSTRACT | Objectives
Determine how accurate the tooth wear aging technique described by Quimby and Gaab (1957) is when applied to the Jackson Hole elk herd.
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Aging jaws of young animals by tooth eruption is very accurate. However, discrepencies increase the older the animal becomes. |
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