Comparing movement patterns of satellite-tagged male and female polar bears

摘要: Satellite radiotelemetry has provided great insights into the movements and behaviors of polar bears (Ursus maritimus). The diameter neck adult male exceeds that their head, however, radio collars slip off. This limited collection movement information to from radio-collared females. To overcome this difficulty gather about movements, we surgically implanted satellite transmitters 7 during 1996 1997. We compared males with those 104 females between 1985 1995. Transmitters were under skin on midline top equipped percutaneous antennae. Implanted operated for up 161 days providing 3217 relocations. While transmitting, radios in a larger proportion highest quality category position fixes than was obtained However, all ...