Table 1 Sampling efforts for the systematic, non-invasive and for the opportunistic collection of genetic samples from brown bears in western and eastern Greece (2007–2010) (VV Vitsi-Varnoundas, PN North Pindos, PC Central Pindos, PS South Pindos)
Sampling area | Visits | Samples collected | Females identified | Males identified | Total N identified |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
VV | 1770 | 598 | 16 | 50 | 66 |
PN | 2020 | 772 | 29 | 53 | 82 |
PC | 4130 | 1025 | 35 | 69 | 104 |
PS | 1401 | 267 | 3 | 18 | 21 |
Opportunistic sampling western Greece | 504 | 29 | 74 | 103 | |
Opportunistic sampling eastern Greece | 53 | 7 | 8 | 15 | |
TOTAL | 3219 | 68 | 173 | 241 |