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First Study of Den Microclimate on Velebit: Dens with a Long Tunnel and Chamber Are Best

14 July 2026  |  News

We conducted a study on the morphological and relief features of brown bear dens in the Velebit region to determine their locations, aspect, most common elevation, and other data. In addition, we carried out the first study of den microclimates in the Dinarides to establish the differences in air temperature and relative humidity between dens and their immediate surroundings.