Modeling connectivity of black bears in a desert sky island archipelago

► We modeled connectivity of black bears in the Arizona border Sky Islands. ► Based on genetics, bears were grouped into eastcentral and border subpopulations. ► The border subpopulation was moderately isolated from the eastcentral subpopulation. ► Further isolation due to urbanization and border activities is likely. ► We identified corridors that will maintain connectivity between border Sky Islands.