Physiological consequences of Arctic sea ice loss on large marine carnivores: Unique responses by polar bears and narwhals
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Issue Date
2021Subject
ARCTICNARWHALS
POLAR BEARS
HABITATS
HUNTING
CARNIVORES
DIETS IN WILD
FITNESS
PHYSIOLOGY
CLIMATE CHANGE
ADAPTATION
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Journal of Experimental BiologyVolume
224Begin page
jeb228049
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https://jeb.biologists.org/content/224/Suppl_1/jeb228049Abstract
Rapid environmental changes in the Arctic are threatening the survival of marine species that rely on the predictable presence of the sea ice. Two Arctic marine mammal specialists, the polar bear (Ursus maritimus) and narwhal (Monodon monoceros), appear especially vulnerable to the speed and capriciousness of sea ice deterioration as a consequence of their unique hunting behaviors and diet, as well as their physiological adaptations for slow-aerobic exercise….Type
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© 2021. Published by The Company of Biologists Ltdae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1242/jeb.228049
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