Division of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Publication Details

Adoption of a strange pup by the ice-inhabiting harbor seal, Phoca vitulina largha

  • Reference: Burns, J. J., G. C. Ray, F. H. Fay, and P. D. Shaughnessy. 1972. Adoption of a strange pup by the ice-inhabiting harbor seal, Phoca vitulina largha. Journal of Mammalogy 53(3):594-598. https://doi.org/10.2307/1379048
  • Audiences: Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: John J. Burns Sr., Francis H. Fay, G. Carleton Ray
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  • Keywords: harbor seal, Phoca vitulina, mother-pup recognition, adoption, Bering Sea
  • Link: https://doi.org/10.2307/1379048 (Offsite)
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  • Primary Authors: John J. Burns Sr.
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
  • Regions: Region IV - Central and Southwest Alaska
  • Species: Harbor Seal
  • Species Categories: Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Adoption of a strange pup by the ice-inhabiting harbor seal, Phoca vitulina largha
  • Topics: Research, Behavioral Ecology
  • Year: 1972

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