Hair Growth Rate Estimation in North American Ursids

    January 2025 in “ Conservation Physiology ”
    Jennifer H Stern, Karyn D Rode, Craig A Stricker … Kristin L Laidre
    Studysummary This study developed and tested two methods to accurately quantify hair growth rates in polar, black, and grizzly bears using dye application and isotopically labelled amino acids, revealing growth rate variations by individual and season.
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