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Developmental changes and diurnal and seasonal influences on the diving behavior of Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) pups

  • Reference: Burns, J. M., and J. W. Testa. 1997. Developmental changes and diurnal and seasonal influences on the diving behavior of Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) pups. Chapter 46 (pages 328-334) [In] B. Battaglia, J. Valencia, and D. W. H. Walton, editors. Antarctic communities: Species, structure and survival, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.
  • Audiences: Wildlife Manager
  • Authors: Jennifer M. Burns, James Ward Testa
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  • Keywords: Weddell seal, Leptonychotes weddellii, pups, foraging, diving, development, diel variation
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  • Primary Authors: Jennifer M. Burns
  • Programs: Marine Mammals
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  • Publication Types: Book, Journal Article/External Publication, Marine Mammals Scientific Publication
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  • Species: Weddell Seal
  • Species Categories: Mammals, Marine Mammals
  • Title: Developmental changes and diurnal and seasonal influences on the diving behavior of Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) pups
  • Topics: Behavioral Ecology, Dive Behavior
  • Year: 1997

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