Selection of den sites and chronology of denning by black bears in the eastern Sierra Nevada and western Great Basin
Abstract Use of dens during winter is an important strategy for American black bears (Ursus americanus) for both energy conservation and reproduction; and occupancy of suitable den sites has implications for reproductive fitness. Denning strategies may change as a result of changing climatic conditi...
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Language: | English |
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Wiley
2024-07-01
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Series: | Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.11689 |
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