A preliminary baseline status of the Syrian Brown Bear Ursus arctos syriacus (Mammalia: Carnivora: Ursidae) in Golestanak, Northern Iran

摘要: Baseline information is lacking for the Syrian Brown Bear across sub-species range, making it difficult to assess at any level.  In present investigation, our goal was illustrate population status of in Golestanak area, northern Iran, based on field surveys we conducted during summers 2011 and 2012.  We counted a total 30 21 bears two consecutive years, with family groups consisting more than half identified individuals.  Sub-adults had lowest contribution among observed individuals, just below 10%, which may be due their high dispersal behaviour avoid adults.  Our results provide foundation future systematic baseline investigations brown bear can used management programs.  Aside from improving monitoring efforts within key habitats species, enhancing conservation secure essential safeguard this female core area.