Polar bears leave behind more than just footprints when they walk across the snow. They also leave behind their DNA. And now, for the first time, scientists can scoop up that DNA and use it to ...

Scientists on an Arctic expedition have isolated polar bear DNA from frozen skin cells left behind in tracks in the snow—a breakthrough that could help protect vulnerable wildlife on every ...

24 wild polar bear tracks and 44 wild lynx tracks were sampled. The researchers melted and filtered the snow to collect environmental DNA, then carried out microsatellite analysis.

Polar bear DNA has been isolated for the first time from footprints left in the snow on an Arctic island. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

In the wild, polar bears follow specific tracks of individuals they want to meet, like a potential mate, and use scent as a clue to avoid bears that might hurt them or compete with them for food.

Scientists use new 'environmental DNA' technique to identify each polar bear and their relationship. Skip to ... Collecting polar bear footprints to map family trees. 1 October 2019. Share Save.

If a polar bear tells you to talk to the hand, don't be offended. The animals seem to communicate with each other through scent trails left by their paws. Their tracks tell a story to the other bears ...

Polar bear DNA has been isolated for the first time from footprints left in the snow on an Arctic island, a breakthrough that could help scientists better protect rare and endangered wild animals ...

OSLO -- Polar bear DNA has been isolated for the first time from footprints left in the snow on an Arctic island, a breakthrough that could help scientists better protect rare and endangered wild ...

Since posting the video of the polar bear, Nicklen has been asked why he did not intervene and feed the dying animal. “Of course, that crossed my mind,” said Nicklen.

Collecting polar bear footprints to map family trees. Published. 1 October 2019. Share. close panel. Share page. Copy link. About sharing. Image source, Nicklas Wijkmark. By Anne-Marie Bullock.