Testing the Ideal Free Distribution Hypothesis:  Moose Response to Changes in Habitat Amount

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Regression results and AICc values for moose pellet group density in shrubland habitat versus area of shrubland habitat.

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Table 3: Testing the Ideal Free Distribution Hypothesis:  Moose Response to Changes in Habitat Amount 