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A technique for immobilizing and marking polar bears

• Reference: Lentfer, J. W. 1968. A technique for immobilizing and marking polar bears. Journal of Wildlife Management 32(2):317-321. http://doi.org/10.2307/3798976
• Audiences: General Public, Scientist, Wildlife Manager
• Authors: Jack W. Lentfer
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• Keywords: polar bear, Ursus maritimus, immobilization, Sernylan, Point Barrow
• Link: http://doi.org/10.2307/3798976 (Offsite)
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• Primary Authors: Jack W. Lentfer
• Programs: Marine Mammals
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• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
• Regions: Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska
• Species: Polar Bear
• Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
• Title: A technique for immobilizing and marking polar bears
• Topics: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares), Wildlife Capture
• Year: 1968

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