Habitat suitability and connectivity for an endangered brown bear population in the Iranian Caucasus
Context. The identification of suitable habitats and the assessment of connectivity are important to preserve key areas for small isolated, endangered populations. The brown bear, Ursus arctos, needs connectivity to supply the primary habitat requirements including food, water, shelter and space and...
Published in: | Wildlife Research |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Text |
Language: | English |
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CSIRO Publishing
2018
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1071/WR17175 |
Summary: | Context. The identification of suitable habitats and the assessment of connectivity are important to preserve key areas for small isolated, endangered populations. The brown bear, Ursus arctos, needs connectivity to supply the primary habitat requirements including food, water, shelter and space and to provide gene flow among all populations in the Iranian Caucasus. |
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