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Consumption of salmon by Alaskan brown bears: A trade-off between nutritional requirements and the risk of infanticide?

  • Reference: Ben-David, M., K. Titus, and L. R. Beier. 2004. Consumption of salmon by Alaskan brown bears: A trade-off between nutritional requirements and the risk of infanticide? Oecologia 138(3):465-474. http://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-003-1442-x
  • Audiences: General Public, Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: LaVern R. Beier, Merav Ben-David, Kimberly Titus
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  • GMUs or Areas: 04
  • Keywords: brown bear, Ursus arctos, Alaska, cubs, diet, dominance hierarchy, stable isotope ratios
  • Link: http://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-003-1442-x (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Merav Ben-David
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region I - Southeast Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Brown Bear
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals
  • Title: Consumption of salmon by Alaskan brown bears: A trade-off between nutritional requirements and the risk of infanticide?
  • Topics: Habitat, Research, Vital Rates, Diet
  • Year: 2004

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