Polar bears are long-lived, late-maturing carnivores that have relatively low rates of reproduction and natural mortality. Their populations are susceptible to disturbance from human activities, such as the exploration and development of mineral resources or hunting. Polar bear populations have been an important renewable resource available to coastal communities throughout the Arctic for thousands of years.
Additional publication details
Publication type:
Report
Publication Subtype:
Other Report
Title:
Polar Bear
Year Published:
1988
Language:
English
Contributing office(s):
Alaska Biological Science Center
Description:
39-56
Larger Work Type:
Report
Larger Work Subtype:
Other Report
Larger Work Title:
Selected marine mammals of Alaska: Species accounts with research and management recommendations, U. S. Marine Mammal Commission, Washington, D. C