High-energy, high-fat lifestyle challenges an Arctic apex predator, the polar bear
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Date Issued
2018Author
Pagano, Anthony M.Durner, G. M.
Rode, K. D.
Atwood, T. C.
Atkinson, S. N.
Peacock, E.
Costa, D. P.
Owen, Megan A.
Williams, T. M.
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ScienceVolume
359Issue
6375Start page
568End page
572
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http://science.sciencemag.org/content/359/6375/568Abstract
A demanding lifestyle Polar bears appear to be well adapted to the extreme conditions of their Arctic habitat. Pagano et al., however, show that the energy balance in this harsh environment is narrower than we might expect (see the Perspective by Whiteman). They monitored the behavior and metabolic rates of nine free-ranging polar bears over 2 years....Type
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Copyright © 2018 The Authors, some rights reserved; exclusive licensee American Association for the Advancement of Science. No claim to original U.S. Government Works. http://www.sciencemag.org/about/science-licenses-journal-article-reuseThis is an article distributed under the terms of the Science Journals Default License.ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1126/science.aan8677
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