Apparent Predation of an American Water Shrew, Sorex palustris, by an American Marten, Martes americana

Authors

  • Todd Powell Fish and Wildlife Branch, Yukon Department of Environment, P.O. Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
  • Thomas S. Jung Fish and Wildlife Branch, Yukon Department of Environment, P.O. Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
  • Karen J. Clyde Fish and Wildlife Branch, Yukon Department of Environment, P.O. Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v121i4.516

Keywords:

American Marten, Martes americana, American Water Shrew, Sorex palustris

Abstract

Little is known of the natural history of American Water Shrews, Sorex palustris, including their predators. We document an apparent case of predation of an American Water Shrew by an American Marten, Martes americana, in the boreal forest of southeastern Yukon.

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Vol. 121 No. 4 (2007)

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