Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Female American black bears do not alter space use or movements to reduce infanticide risk

• Reference: Norton, D. C., J. L. Belant, J. G. Bruggink, D. E. Beyer, Jr., N. J. Svoboda, and T. R. Petroelje. 2018. Female American black bears do not alter space use or movements to reduce infanticide risk. PLoS ONE 13(9):e0203651. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0203651
• Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
• Authors: Jerrold L. Belant, Dean E. Beyer, John G. Bruggink, D. Cody Norton, Tyler R. Petroelje, Nathan J. Svoboda
• Funding Sources: FWS-WR
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• Keywords: black bears, Ursus americanus, infanticide, behavior, movements, space use, vital rates, Upper Peninsula of Michigan
• Link: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0203651 (Offsite)
• Partners: Federal Aid-Wildlife Restoration Program, Safari Club International, Mississippi State University, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Bear Hunters Association , Upper Peninsula Bear Houndsmen Association , Northern Michigan University
• Primary Authors: D. Cody Norton
• Programs: Wildlife Research
• Project Numbers: W-147-R
• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
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• Species: Black Bear
• Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals
• Title: Female American black bears do not alter space use or movements to reduce infanticide risk
• Topics: Distribution and Movements (including Migration), Vital Rates, Behavioral Ecology
• Year: 2018

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