Characteristics of Summer Beds of European Brown Bears in Norway

January 1, 1983

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One hundred and nineteen European brown bear (Ursus arctos arctos) daybeds and their surroundings were studied in Hedmark County, Norway, in 1974-77. In addition to bed type and size, the following parameters were measured or estimated: slope, aspect, altitude, type and age of vegetation, cover, distance to close objects, and distance from the site to farms and roads. Abiotic exposure avoidance, concealment, defense/safety, and construction behavior are discussed as elements of bed site selection. Bed studies based on field signs met with difficulties such as distinguishing daybeds from dens, and problems of bed classification are discussed.

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