Shoreline Distribution and Landscape Genetics of Bears in a Recently Deglaciated Fjord: Glacier Bay, Alaska

A recently deglaciated fjord in Glacier Bay, Alaska, shows distinct patterns in the distribution and landscape genetics of bears, revealing how these animals adapt to rapidly changing environments. The study found that bear populations along the shoreline exhibit genetic differentiation linked to specific landscape features, suggesting that post-glacial environmental shifts influence genetic structure. Researchers analyzed bear samples using landscape genetics techniques, mapping their movements and genetic diversity in relation to terrain characteristics such as elevation, vegetation cover, and proximity to water sources. This work provides insights into how bears colonize and adapt to newly exposed landscapes, with implications for understanding biodiversity dynamics in deglaciated regions.

Lewis, T. (2012). SHORELINE DISTRIBUTION AND LANDSCAPE GENETICS OF BEARS IN A RECENTLY DEGLACIATED FJORD: GLACIER BAY, ALASKA. Unpublished. https://doi.org/10.13140/2.1.3433.8088