Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Mercury in polar bears from Alaska

• Reference: Lentfer, J. W., and W. A. Galster. 1987. Mercury in polar bears from Alaska. Journal of Wildlife Diseases 23(2):338-341. https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-23.2.338
• Audiences: Scientist, Wildlife Manager
• Authors: William A. Galster, Jack W. Lentfer
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• Keywords: polar bear, Ursus maritimus, mercury, contaminant, Arctic
• Link: https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-23.2.338 (Offsite)
• Partners: Federal Aid-Wildlife Restoration Program
• Primary Authors: Jack W. Lentfer
• Programs: Threatened, Endangered, and Diversity Program (TED), Wildlife Health
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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: Mercury in polar bears from Alaska
• Topics: Disease, Health, and Nutrition, Research, Anthropogenic Effects
• Year: 1987

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