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Geographic variation in size, growth, and sexual dimorphism of Alaska brown bears, Ursus arctos

  • Reference: McDonough, T. J., and A. M. Christ. 2012. Geographic variation in size, growth, and sexual dimorphism of Alaska brown bears, Ursus arctos. Journal of Mammalogy 93(3):686–697. http://doi.org/10.1644/11-MAMM-A-010.1
  • Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Aaron M. Christ, Thomas J. McDonough
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  • Keywords: brown bear, Urus arctos, growth, hyperallometry, Rensch's rule, sexual dimorphism, von Bertalanffy, Alaska
  • Link: http://doi.org/10.1644/11-MAMM-A-010.1 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: Thomas J. McDonough
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
  • Regions: Region II - Southcentral Alaska, Region III - Interior and Northeastern Alaska, Region V - Arctic and Western Alaska, Statewide
  • Species: Brown Bear
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals
  • Title: Geographic variation in size, growth, and sexual dimorphism of Alaska brown bears, Ursus arctos
  • Topics: Research, Physiology
  • Year: 2012

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