Denning is Essential for Polar Bears

A stable and uninterrupted denning process is essential to the survival of polar bear cubs. A new study finds that current den-detection method miss 55% of known polar bear dens, putting moms & cubs at risk.
Efficacy of aerial forward-looking infrared surveys for detecting polar bear maternal dens.
Authors:
Dr. Tom S. Smith, Brigham Young University
Dr. Steven C. Amstrup, Polar Bears International
BJ Kirschhoffer, Polar Bears International
Geoff York, Polar Bears International
Published in PLOS ONE, February 27, 2020.
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