A hypothesis for predicting grizzly bear habitat use in spring floodplain habitat mosaics with special reference to reducing human-bear contact rates
Riggs A and Armour CD. 1981. A hypothesis for predicting grizzly bear habitat use in spring floodplain habitat mosaics with special reference to reducing human-bear contact rates. Glacier National Park. West Glacier, MT
"This paper explores the potential for using forage production as a basis for predicting grizzly bear habitat use." Looked closely at production of grizzly bear food plants in several areas and then noted the habitat use of one radio-collared bear. The study was conducted in Glacier National Park.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Riggs, Alexander; Armour, Charles
- Date of Issue
- 1981
- Publisher
- Glacier National Park
- Units
- GLAC
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Floodplain, Food Availability, Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos), Habitat Utilization, Human-Animal Encounters, Spring (Season)