Diversity of late Neogene Monachinae (Carnivora, Phocidae) from the North Atlantic, with the description of two new species [PDF]
While the diversity of 'southern seals', or Monachinae, in the North Atlantic realm is currently limited to the Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus, their diversity was much higher during the late Miocene and Pliocene.
Dewaele, Leonard +3 more
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Neonatal growth of Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) pups in Alaska [PDF]
The growth rate of Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) pups was studied in southeast Alaska, the Gulf of Alaska, and the Aleutian Islands during the first six weeks after birth.
Brandon, Elisif A. A. +3 more
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Seasonal variation in harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) blubber cortisol - A novel indicator of physiological state? [PDF]
The authors would also like to thank DRG International Inc. for their financial support that enabled the attendance of The European Cetacean Society Conference in 2012 where part of this work was presented.
Hall, Ailsa J., Kershaw, Joanna L.
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Els Mamífers marins i els seus noms [PDF]
Al món hi ha al voltant de 120 espècies de mamífers marins pertanyents als grups dels cetacis, sirènids i pinnípedes. N'hi ha que tenen un nom català tradicional perquè són presents a les nostres aigües o perquè són importants en la cultura popular, i ...
Lleonart i Aliberas, Jordi
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Prey consumption of Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) off Alaska: How much prey do they require? [PDF]
The effects of seasonal and regional differences in diet composition on the food requirements of Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) were estimated by using a bioenergetic model.
Trites, Andrew W., Winship, Arliss J.
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Heartworms in Halichoerus grypus: first records of Acanthocheilonema spirocauda (Onchocercidae; Filarioidea) in 2 grey seals from the North Sea. [PDF]
Lehnert K +7 more
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Protected Marine Species [PDF]
[Resumo] A costa galega conta con 20 especies de cetáceos, 6 de pinnípedes, 6 de quelonios, unha de selacio e un carnívoro acuático, e destacan o arroaz e a toniña como especies residentes e protexidas, pero ameazadas.
López Fernández, Alfredo
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A comparative analysis of marine mammal tracheas [PDF]
Author Posting. © The Author(s), 2013. This is the author's version of the work. It is posted here by permission of Company of Biologists for personal use, not for redistribution.
Costidis, Alexander M. +7 more
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Respiration and Heart Rate at the Surface between Dives in Northern Elephant Seals [PDF]
All underwater activities of diving mammals are constrained by the need for surface gas exchange. Our aim was to measure respiratory rate (fb) and heart rate (fh) at the surface between dives in free-ranging northern elephant seals Mirounga ...
Blackwell, Susanna B. +6 more
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