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Monitoring grizzly bear populations using DNA

http://www.nrmsc.usgs.gov/research/glac_beardna.htm

Description of project monitoring the status of Greater Glacier National Park Area's grizzly bear and black bear populations using genetic techniques on DNA from bear hair or scats without handling bears, with photos and discussion of methods.

by Kendall, Katherine C.; Waits, Lisette P.; and Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (Sponsor)
Related topics:
DNA sequencing, Animal tracking, Bears, Field inventory and monitoring, Genetics, Mammals, Wildlife biology
States or counties
Montana, Wyoming

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