Observations of Cannibalism by Polar Bears (Ursus maritimus) on Summer and Autumn Sea Ice at Svalbard, Norway
We report three instances of intraspecific killing and cannibalism of young polar bears by adult males on the sea ice in Svalbard in summer and autumn. During breakup and melting in summer, the area of sea ice around the Svalbard Archipelago declines to a fraction of the winter total, and in many ar...
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Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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The Arctic Institute of North America
2011
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Online Access: | https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/67194 |