Now per IBA tradition, we have a dance party with global pop hits!
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Conferences are hard work!
Mardy, a Karelian bear dog, is taking a rest. She works for the Wind River Bear Institute and participates in bear hazing to discourage bears when they engage in behaviors that lead to conflict with humans.
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Great talk by Dana Morin about subsampling hair corals for genetic marker-recapture SECR to minimize bias when density varies across landscape of interest. Paper in prep
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Awe, my collaborator took a picture of me at my #IBAEdmonton2024 talk
Along with Alex Kopatz, @go70north.bsky.social, we aim to collect effective population size data for all populations and 8 species.
Some North American #bear #biologist is going to win this homemade statue after participating in a study to understand how expert the experts are in the #ESA expert elicitation process.
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Bear Specialist Group Chair Dave Garshelis miming his opening talk of the #IUCN #BSG session at #IBAEdmonton2024
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Seeing a trend towards aggregating data across state/provincial or country studies to identify new patterns or variability in patterns across space. ๐ผ๐ป๐ปโโ๏ธ
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The Bear Connect project aims to understand variation in brown bear movements across #Europe.
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To reduce the environmental impact of the #conference, the provided breakfast and snacks at #IBAEdmonton2024 are all #vegetarian
My favorite bear research topic to hear about is how brown bears use cutworm moths. They can eat up to 20k kcal per day in moths! ๐ป
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Louise Archer has built a polar bear energetic mode. Number of bears has decreased as sea ice free period increases over time.
Starvation mortality has increased over time and is strongest in cubs of the year. ๐ปโโ๏ธ
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Alex Kopatz @go70north.bsky.social discussing how Norway, Sweden, and Finland are transitioning their long-term monitoring of brown #bear ๐ป from microsats to SNPs.
Also talking about the importance of collaboration across countries with diverse goals. #IBAEdmonton2024
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I despise drones, butโฆ drones with thermal cameras for population counts of #bears, I can get behind. Pilot risk of death doing helicopter surveys goes away since the pilot remains on the ground. Plus the thermal cameras ID animals in dense vegetation.
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Justin Teisberg from Fish and Wildlife Service worked to create a #huckleberry density map then shows how some brown bears ๐ป with GPS collars almost exclusively utilize the resource to put on #fat for winter. #hyperphagia
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#IBAEdmonton2024 kicking off with a session on indigenous knowledge of bears from around the world
Talks showcased five nations and four #bear species
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Account holder smiling excessively with a banner of an American black bear and the International Bear Association logo.
Here we go!! So excited to be at #IBAEdmonton2024
The International Association for Bear Research & Management hasnโt had an in-person conference since 2018. Looking forward to meeting biologists from around the world. ๐ผ๐ป๐ปโโ๏ธ
Getting hyped for the International Bear Association Conference in Edmonton, Canada by finding the appropriate page on the satellite atlas coffee table book.
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We have one available workshop remaining for the IBA conference. It's going to be an engaging and interesting topic to learn about! Please register on our website: http://conference.bearbiology.org #IBAEdmonton2024
A silent auction will take place on Friday, September 20th during the gala dinner at the IBA Conference. All proceeds will go towards IBAโs Student Group Fund.
To donate an item, please complete the form sent to your email before August 15th, 2024. Thank you! #IBAEdmonton2024
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We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors for their generous support of the upcoming IBA Conference in Edmonton, Alberta!
Together, we're making a difference for all eight species of bears. Your support means the world to us! ๐ป #IBAEdmonton2024
IBA Conference attendees: take advantage of discounted hotel rates before 08/14/2024. By booking via our website, you can help IBA become eligible for a $40,000 cash rebate that will support IBA programs and operations. Book through http://conference.bearbiology.org
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A silent auction will take place on September 20th during the gala dinner at the IBA Conference. Proceeds will go towards IBAโs Student Group Fund. If you would like to donate an item for the auction, please complete the form sent to your email before Aug 15th.
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Students! Enhance your IBA Conference experience with our student/mentor luncheon, workshops, networking events, and more. This is an opportunity to learn, connect, and advance your career in bear research and management. http://conference.bearbiology.org #IBAEdmonton2024 #YEG
We are proud to share that the 28th IBA Conference will be a Carbon Neutral Event. We are proud to take action against climate change as we bring our community together to contribute to advance global bear conservation.
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We are thrilled to have Dr. Mark Boyce, Professor of Ecology at the University of Alberta, as our keynote speaker for the 28th IBA Conference!
Join us as Dr. Boyce delves into the intersection of ecology, hunting, and politics.
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The IBA Conference in Edmonton, Alberta will offer 3 engaging and informative workshops on September 15th. Swipe through to learn more.
Limited spots available once registration opens - stay tuned! http://conference.bearbiology.org
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Register for the 28th IBA Conference in Edmonton, Alberta (September 15-20, 2024). Take advantage of early-bird pricing until June 10th, and hotel discounts until June 14th.
Secure your spot by booking through our website today: http://conference.bearbiology.org
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There's only ONE WEEK left to take advantage of our discounted early bird rate for the 28th IBA Conference! Register before June 10th to secure your spot and maximize your savings. IBA's accommodation discount ends June 14th. http://conference.bearbiology.org #IBAEdmonton2024