Development of a noninvasive photograph-based method for the evaluation of body condition in free-ranging brown bears
Body condition is an important determinant of health, and its evaluation has practical applications for the conservation and management of mammals. We developed a noninvasive method that uses photographs to assess the body condition of free-ranging brown bears (Ursus arctos) in the Shiretoko Peninsu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2020-09-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/9982.pdf |