Fecal DNA metabarcoding reveals spatial and temporal variation in the summer diets of moose (Alces alces) in north-central British Columbia

Key Points

• Diet variation in moose was significantly linked to seasonal differences and location.
• Samples were collected over summer months, revealing diverse dietary patterns during that time.
• Dietary analysis combined spatial and temporal data using fecal DNA metabarcoding techniques.
• Highlighting the influence of environmental factors, this study emphasizes the importance of monitoring moose diets.