The Cryptic Brown Bear Populations of Norway

January 1, 1987

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Until 1975, it was estimated that the brown bear (Ursus arctos L.) in Norway was restricted to 1 remnant southern population and a few small northern populations. In the last decade, it has been shown that small populations of very shy individuals exist in many parts of the country, including the fjord districts of the west. These secretive bears have escaped the notice of previous authors reporting on the occurrence of brown bears in this century. This development in our knowledge of Norwegian brown bears may be relevant to other European countries where similar conditions may prevail.

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