Nutrition and growth of suckling black bears (Ursus americanus) during their mothers' winter fast.

Oftedal, O T

Nutrition and growth of suckling black bears (Ursus americanus) during their mothers' winter fast. [electronic resource] - The British journal of nutrition Jul 1993 - 59-79 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

0007-1145

10.1079/bjn19930105 doi


Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Animals
Animals, Suckling--physiology
Body Composition--physiology
Body Water--metabolism
Body Weight--physiology
Fasting--physiology
Female
Lactation--physiology
Milk--chemistry
Organ Size--physiology
Pregnancy
Ursidae--growth & development