Bone Metabolism in Black Bears

Denning bears maintain normal serum calcium concentration and do not develop osteoporosis after months of recumbency. A circulating substance may be responsible for this previously undescribed phenomenon. Further investigation of its potential therapeutic usefulness in man makes preservation of all ursine species an important management priority.

  • Author(s) Timothy Floyd and Ralph A. Nelson
  • Volume 8
  • Issue
  • Pages 135-137
  • Publication Date 1 January 1990
  • DOI 10.2307/3872912
  • File Size 167.43 KB