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Area of Science:

  • Zoology
  • Animal Behavior

Background:

  • Coprophagy (feces consumption) is observed across many species.
  • This behavior is infrequently documented in deer (Cervidae).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the first documented instance of coprophagy in moose (Alces alces).
  • To review existing knowledge on coprophagy in deer and discuss its implications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized camera collars on free-ranging moose in Norway.
  • Recorded video footage of moose behavior.

Main Results:

  • Observed and documented allocoprophagy (consumption of feces from another individual) in an adult female moose.
  • The observation occurred in spring (May).

Conclusions:

  • This finding represents the first recorded case of coprophagy in moose.
  • Further research is required to ascertain the frequency and significance of coprophagy in moose populations, including potential benefits (e.g., nutrient intake) and risks (e.g., disease transmission).