Questioning current practice in brown bear, Ursus arctos, conservation in Europe that undervalues taxonomy

The present paper highlights problems associated with the currently–accepted taxonomy of brown bear, Ursus arctos, and their consequences for conservation at the European level. The enormous morphological variability within Ursus arctos is not acknowledged in current taxonomy and conservation practi...

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Main Author: Gippoliti, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Museu de Ciències Naturals de Barcelona 2016-06-01
Series:Animal Biodiversity and Conservation
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Online Access:http://abc.museucienciesjournals.cat/files/ABC_39-2_pp_199-205.pdf