Wednesday 26 February 2014

Ceausescu's flying bears: Molecular genetics provides evidence for an unusual dispersal mode in European brown bears

Date:
February 25, 2014

Source:
Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum

Summary:
Scientists use genetics to confirm the legend of bears flown in for the hunting pleasures of other countries’ rulers. A genetic study of brown bears in Bulgarian mountain regions provided evidence for the existence of individuals of Carpathian origin. How did they get there? Natural dispersal is unlikely. Rather, the bears were brought in by air transport.


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