Space use of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) in Davis Strait in relation to sea ice and harp seals (Pagophilus groenlandicus)

Space use of polar bears (Ursus maritimus) in Davis Strait in relation to sea ice and harp seals (Pagophilus groenlandicus)

Polar bears (Ursus maritimus Phipps, 1774) rely on seals as their primary prey, yet predator–prey spatial relationships are poorly understood. We examined the spatial relationship between Davis Strait polar bears and harp seals (Pagophilus groenlandicus Erxleben, 1777), using satellite telemetry for...

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Main Authors: Larissa Thelin, Evan Richardson, Garry Stenson, Erik Hedlin, Andrew E. Derocher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 2025-01-01
Series:Arctic Science
Subjects:
habitat
polar bear
climate change
harp seal
space use
Online Access:https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/as-2023-0052
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