A 1998 study of grizzly bears in the Kananaskis area estimated the population size at 48 to 56 individuals. The study area encompassed 4000 hectares.  a) Use the values to determine maximum and minimum density estimates for the population.

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3. A 1998 study of grizzly bears in the Kananaskis area estimated the population size at 48 to 56 individuals. The study area encompassed 4000 hectares. 

a) Use the values to determine maximum and minimum density estimates for the population.

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