Chromatographic (TLC) differentiation of grizzly bear and black bear scats
Bears: Their Biology and Management
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Abstract
While past work concluded that thin-layer chromatography (TLC) was inadequate for the separation of grizzly (Ursus arctos horribilis) and black bear (U. americanus) scats, our study found differences adequate for species separation. A key was constructed using 19 of 40 data points recorded on each(N)=356 profiles of 178) know-species scat. Accuracy was best for late summer scats (94%). Methods for specimen preparation, analysis, and reading the TLC profiles are discussed. Factors involved in scat variation were tested.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Chromatographic (TLC) differentiation of grizzly bear and black bear scats |
| Series title | Bears: Their Biology and Management |
| DOI | 10.2307/3872737 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Year Published | 1994 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | International Conference on Bear Research and Management |
| Publisher location | New York, NY |
| Description | 5 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Bears: Their Biology and Management |
| First page | 497 |
| Last page | 501 |
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