On the body mass of Cantabrian brown bears: Misinterpretation of data in Fidalgo et al. (2025)
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This Comment addresses a data attribution issue and a critical methodological error in Fidalgo et al. (2025) concerning Holocene body size trends in Cantabrian brown bears. A miscalculated specimen leads to a misinterpretation of the timing of size reduction, which, based on available data, appears to have occurred only in historical times. Correcting this error and properly acknowledging previous research are essential for an accurate understanding of phenotypic change and anthropogenic impact.
Source: The Holocene
Author: Ana García-Vázquez
Institutions: Universidade da Coruña, University of Bucharest
Language: English
Subfield: Paleontology
Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,650
OpenAlex ID: W4412788278