Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Determination of polar bear (Ursus maritimus) individual genotype and sex based on DNA extracted from paw-prints in snow

  • Reference: Von Duyke, A. L., J. A. Crawford, L. Quakenbush, J .R. Adams, and L .P. Waits. 2023. Determination of polar bear (Ursus maritimus) individual genotype and sex based on DNA extracted from paw-prints in snow. Frontiers in Conservation Science 4:1166279. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcosc.2023.1166279.
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Jennifer M. Adams, Justin A. Crawford, Lori T. Quakenbush, Andrew L. Von Duyke, Lisette P. Waits
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  • Keywords: environmental DNA, population biology, genetic sampling, microsatellites, wildlife management, arctic research
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.3389/fcosc.2023.1166279 (Offsite)
  • Partners: North Slope Borough-Shell Baseline Studies Program, National Petroleum Reserve – Alaska Grant, The Animal Welfare Institute – Christine Stephens Wildlife Award
  • Primary Authors: Andrew L. Von Duyke
  • 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: Determination of polar bear (Ursus maritimus) individual genotype and sex based on DNA extracted from paw-prints in snow
  • Topics: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Wildlife Management, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares), Climate Change, Biometrics
  • Year: 2023

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