Year: 1984
Type: article
Abstract: A survey during 1977 found that the Gateshead Island area, Northwest Territories, had 9 confirmed and 10 suspected polar bear dens. The importance of the area for polar bear reproduction was confirmed during a survey in 1982 when 15 dens were found, 10 of which were identified as maternity dens. The area should be protected from human intrusion.Key words: polar bears (Ursus maritimus), denning, reproduction, Gateshead Island, Northwest Territories
Source: ARCTIC
DOI: 10.14430/arctic2184
Authors: R.E. Schweinsburg, W. Spencer, D. Williams
Language: English
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W1982743935