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    • Denning Behavior Classifications Using Temperature Sensor Data on Collars Deployed on Polar Bears in the Southern Beaufort Sea, 1986-2013

    Metadata Updated: January 22, 2026

    These data include two tables. The first is average daily temperatures received via satellite transmitting collars deployed on polar bears in the southern Beaufort Sea 1986-2013. The second is denning classifications for adult female polar bears in the southern Beaufort Sea using the temperature data. Denning was classified using a control chart-based algorithm applied to the temperature data received from the collars. This method was validated by comparisons with a previous study, direct observations during flights to track collared bears, and observations of females with newborn cubs the following spring. Further information is available in the methods.

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    Public: This dataset is intended for public access and use. License: No license information was provided. If this work was prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties it is considered a U.S. Government Work.

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    Metadata Created Date January 12, 2026
    Metadata Updated Date January 22, 2026

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    Harvested from DOI USGS DCAT-US

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    Additional Metadata

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    Metadata Created Date January 12, 2026
    Metadata Updated Date January 22, 2026
    Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
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    Data Last Modified 2024-12-29T00:00:00Z
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