Animal Behavior & CognitionMolecular EcologyPeer-reviewed
Ancient DNA reveals differences in behaviour and sociality between brown bears and extinct cave bears.
Gloria G Fortes, Aurora Grandal DAnglade, Ben Kolbe…·Axel Barlow
This study uses ancient DNA to show that cave bears had homing behavior and stable maternal groups, while brown bears did not, suggesting behavioral differences that may have contributed to cave bear extinction.
DOI 10.1111/mec.13800