Table 2 Four instances where data from GLS ear-tags together with capture data (CAP) enabled the determination of age at first reproduction. These females were captured first as COYs, providing known age. The first reproduction attempt is highlighted in bold for each individual. D1 = denning, D0 = non-denning
Age | Bear A | Bear B | Bear C | Bear D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 | (GLS) D0 | (GLS) D0 | No information | No information |
5 | (GLS) D1 | (GLS) D0 | (CAP) Never lactated | (CAP) Never lactated |
6 | (GLS) D0 | (CAP) Lactating | (GLS) D0 | (GLS) D0 |
7 | (GLS) D1 | No information | (GLS) D1 | (GLS) D0 |
8 | No information | No information | (GLS) D0 | (GLS) D1 |