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)

From: History-driven population structure and asymmetric gene flow in a recovering large carnivore at the rear-edge of its European range