The Seasonal, Altitudinal, and Vegetational Incidence of Black Bear Scats in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Matthews SJ. 1977. The Seasonal, Altitudinal, and Vegetational Incidence of Black Bear Scats in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. University of Tennessee
Bear scats totaling 697 were collected from June to October, 1970 - 1975, to determine if they could be used to estimate population density. A number of influences such as food availability, climatic conditions, breeding and pre-hibernation activities were mentioned. Statistical assumptions could not be made in the presence of so many variables, but a 'less sensitive' equation was derived, one that can be used as a check on population fluctuation.
- Type
- Academic
- Authors
- Matthews, Susie
- Date of Issue
- 1977
- Publisher
- University of Tennessee
- Units
- GRSM
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Black Bear (Ursus americanus), Great Smoky Mountains National Park NC TN, GRSM-01690, Population Density, scat analysis, Thesis