Seasonal resource acquisition strategies of a facultative specialist herbivore at the edge of its range

Sarcoptic Mange in Free-Ranging North American Porcupines (Erethizon Dorsatum) in New York State

“…Additionally, North American porcupines have been shown to exhibit more diurnal activity in the winter months compared with more nocturnal activity in the summer. 2 This may increase the number of porcupines observed and captured by the public and wildlife rehabilitators and brought to the wildlife hospital.…”