A denning Brown Bear, Ursus arctos, sow and two cubs killed in an avalanche on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2000
Authors:Hilderbrand, GV, Lewis, LL, Larrivee, J, Farley, SD
Journal:Canadian Field Naturalist
Volume:114
Pagination:498
Date Published:2000
Keywords:Ursus arctos
Abstract:

A denning adult female Brown Bear and her two cubs were killed by an avalanche during the winter of 1997-1998 on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Denning bears may be vulnerable to human-caused avalanches resulting from popular winter recreation activities such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobile travel on steep slopes. The current popularity of helicopter assisted skiing and snowboarding means that even bears denning in remote sites may be at risk and small bear populations could be adversely affected.

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