Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

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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