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Annual, regional, and intraspecific variation in Hokkaido brown bear diet: Insights from hair stable isotope analysis.
(The 27th International Bear Association Conference. 2021)
Seasonal and annual variation in the diet affect the body condition of Hokkaido brown bears.
(The 27th International Bear Association Conference. 2021)