Notes on the Mammals of the Mackenzie District, Northwest Territories

Abstract

Contains result of observations on distribution of mammals made in the course of other field investigations during 1946-49, for the Canadian Wildlife Service, by trapping, canoe trips and low-level flights. "Mackenzie district consists of two major biotic formations in which mammals occur: the tundra and the taiga or boreal forest biomes. These observations deal with the fauna of both formations." 18 species are dealt with, their occurrence (observed or implied) is discussed together with their color, habitat, migration, abundance etc. Bibliography (9 items).