Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Use of DNA from bite marks to determine species and individuals animals that attack humans

• Reference: Farley, S. D., S. L. Talbot, G. K. Sage, R. Sinnott, and J. Coltrane. 2014. Use of DNA from bite marks to determine species and individuals animals that attack humans. Wildlife Society Bulletin 38(2):370-376. https://www.doi.org/10.1002/wsb.391
• Audiences: General Public, Scientist, Wildlife Manager
• Authors: Jessica A. Coltrane, Sean D. Farley, George K. Sage, Rick J. Sinnott, Sandra L Talbot
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• GMUs or Areas: 14
• Keywords: brown bear, Ursus arctos, DNA, bite mark, human/bear conflict
• Link: https://www.doi.org/10.1002/wsb.391 (Offsite)
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• Primary Authors: Sean D. Farley
• Programs: Wildlife Research
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• Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
• Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Statewide
• Species: Brown Bear
• Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals
• Title: Use of DNA from bite marks to determine species and individuals animals that attack humans
• Topics: Genetics, Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares), Physiology
• Year: 2014

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