To learn more about wolf diet Roffler and colleagues used a new technique called DNA metabarcoding. This technique identifies prey species by DNA found in scats.
A study – now in its eighth year – has found a remarkably diverse diet among the region’s wolf population. Sea otter has become a primary source of food.
Southeast Alaska’s wolves tend to favor deer and moose at mealtime, but in a pinch they won’t say no to black bear – or even sea otter.
While most wolves prefer ungulates like moose, deer and mountain goats, the Gustavus pack has displayed a preference for sea otter.
Wolf sightings in the wetlands area have hikers worried for their safety.
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