Ursus arctos
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Ursus arctos

TitleUrsus arctos
ArtistG. Shiras Iv
Date16 Sep 1913 20th century
MediumMounted Head
ClassificationMerriam, C. H. 1914. Proc. Biol. Soc. Wash. 27 : 195.
OriginAdmiralty Island, Pybus Bay, Alaska, United States, North America Admiralty Island
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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