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Age determination of live polar bears

  • Reference: Hensel, R. J., and F. E. Sorensen, Jr. 1980. Age determination of live polar bears. Pages 93-100 [In] C. J. Martinka, and K. L. McArthur, editors. Bears: Their Biology and Management: A Selection of Papers from the 4th International Conference on Bear Research and Management, February 1977, Kalispell, Montana. International Association for Bear Research and Management.
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Richard J. Hensel, Fred E. Sorensen Jr.
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  • Keywords: polar bear, Ursus maritimus, age determination, Arctic
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  • Primary Authors: Richard J. Hensel
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Polar Bear
  • Species Categories: Endangered or Threatened Species (Federal), Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Age determination of live polar bears
  • Topics: Research, Technique Development (e.g., population survey, breakaway snares), Physiology
  • Year: 1980

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