Home range size variation in female arctic grizzly bears relative to reproductive status and resource availability.
The area traversed in pursuit of resources defines the size of an animal's home range. For females, the home range is presumed to be a function of forage availability. However, the presence of offspring may also influence home range size due to reduced mobility, increased nutritional need, and...
Main Authors: | Mark A Edwards, Andrew E Derocher, John A Nagy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3700869?pdf=render |
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