Browsing Institutt for natur, helse og miljø by Subject "Castor canadensis"
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Efficacy of cartridge type and projectile design in the harvest of beaver
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006)In Norway, Sweden, and Finland most beavers (Castor spp.) harvested are shot with center-fire rifles. Shooting entails problems not encountered in trapping including pelt damage from bullet holes (body shots are common) ... -
Invasive North American beaver Castor canadensis in Eurasia: a review of potential consequences and a strategy for eradication
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012-12)Seven North American beavers Castor canadensis (Cc) were introduced into Finland in 1937 to supplement an ongoing reintroduction of the nearly extinct Eurasian beaver C. fiber (Cf). At that time, many zoologists recognised ... -
Sex and age composition of spring-hunted Eurasian beaver in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2002)In Norway, Sweden and Finland most Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) harvested are shot in April and May. As beaver cannot be sexed or effectively aged under spring hunting conditions, hunters normally shoot the first animal ...