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Hibernating bears conserve muscle strength and maintain fatigue resistance

  • Reference: Lohuis, T. D., H. J. Harlow, T. D. I. Beck, and P. A. Iaizzo. 2007. Hibernating bears conserve muscle strength and maintain fatigue resistance. Physiological & Biochemical Zoology 80(3):257-269. https://doi.org/10.1086/513190
  • Audiences: Scientist
  • Authors: Thomas D. I. Beck, Henry J. Harlow, Paul A. Iaizzo, Thomas D. Lohuis
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  • Keywords: black bear, Ursus americanus, denning, hibernation, tibialis anterior muscle, muscle function
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.1086/513190 (Offsite)
  • Partners: National Science Foundation, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Wyoming Game and Fish Department
  • Primary Authors: Thomas D. Lohuis
  • Programs: Wildlife Research
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication
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  • Species: Black Bear
  • Species Categories: Big Game, Mammals
  • Title: Hibernating bears conserve muscle strength and maintain fatigue resistance
  • Topics: Research, Physiology
  • Year: 2007

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