Similarity between pronghorn and mule deer fecal pellets

Authors

Mark K. Johnson, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
James G. MacCracken, Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Abstract

Botanical compositions and pH values for pronghorn (Antelocapra americana) and mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) fecal pellets from the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Site were different. As there was no overlap between ranges of the herbivores fecal pH values, the fecal pH technique is a valuable tool for distinguishing between fecal pellets of pronghorn and mule deer on the study area.

Recommended Citation

Johnson, Mark K. and MacCracken, James G. (1978) "Similarity between pronghorn and mule deer fecal pellets," Great Basin Naturalist: Vol. 38: No. 2, Article 10.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/gbn/vol38/iss2/10