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Hair hormone levels in 86 male brown bears in relation to time of year and phase of hair growth cycle (quiescent, molt, growth). Open circles represent bears captured in Alberta, Canada (N = 17). Closed circles represent bears captured or killed in Sweden (N = 69). Males < 3 years old were classified as immature whereas males ≥3 years old were classified as adult.
