Efficacy of aerial forward-looking infrared surveys for detecting polar bear maternal dens
T. S. Smith, S. C. Amstrup, J. Kirschhoffer, G. York
This study evaluates the effectiveness of aerial forward-looking infrared (FLIR) surveys in detecting polar bear maternal dens in northern Alaska, finding that 45% of known dens were detected, but limitations persist due to environmental and physical factors.
bioRxiv · Sep 9, 2019Zoology