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Thursday, July 7, 2011

New DNA News About Polar Bears!


Polar bears have maternal
Irish brown bear ancestors
BBC News - July 7, 2011

The maternal ancestors of modern polar bears were from Ireland, according to a DNA study of ancient brown bear bones.
Scientists in the UK, Ireland and the US analysed the teeth and skeletons of 17 brown bears that were found at eight cave sites across Ireland.
The new research has been reported in the latest edition of Current Biology.
Previously, it was believed that today's polar bears were most closely related to brown bears living on islands off the coast of Alaska. However...(read more click here)

Previously Known POLAR BEAR FACTS:

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Keeping You Informed About Polar Bears!

Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Species:  POLAR BEAR Ursus maritimus

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