Finally, we evaluated the behavioral and activity adaptations of bears occupying areas frequently used by people. We found that bears were primarily more night active and less day active when near areas that humans use. In addition, we found that if BMA restrictions did not exist, we could ...
(Wang et al., 2022). Whether from a brown bear or a brown/polar bear stem lineage,Kurtén's (1964)supposition about the exploratory context of polar bear origins was likely correct and highlights the importance of behavioral innovation in exposing individuals and populations to novel selection ...