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, 1987 31 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.Includes bibliographical references (p. 27-29)."Within the customary tripartite division of pinnipeds a grouping of the Odobenidae (walruses) and Otariidae (sea lions) to the exclusion of the Phocidae (seals) has been almost ...
Wyss, André R.
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Minding the Minds: A Primer on Cognitive Challenge for Marine Mammals in Human Care
AnimalsThe past several decades have witnessed significant improvement in the physical welfare of marine mammals in zoos and aquariums. Over that same time period, research has revealed complex cognitive abilities in at least some of these species, yet there ...
Kelly Jaakkola
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Responses of Antarctic seabird populations to past climate change
Ecography, Volume 2026, Issue 10, October 2026.Higher‐order predators such as Antarctic seabirds serve as ecological indicators of environmental change and provide a crucial trophic link between marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Despite their prevalence and significance in the Antarctic ecosystem, there is a lack of understanding of the impacts of major regime shifts in paleoclimate on flighted ...
Elize Y. X. Ng +6 more
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Journal of Anatomy, Volume 249, Issue 4, Page 759-768, October 2026.The development of the medial pterygoid plate (MPP) is followed in mouse embryos, highlighting its neural crest origin and complex development via both endochondral and membranous ossification. Using transgenic mice, the secondary cartilage of the MPP is shown to direct the path of the tensor veli palatini.
Luke A. Barlow +2 more
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Nature CommunicationsRecent population recovery of many pinniped species (seals, sea lions, walrus) is a conservation success. However, pinniped population recovery combined with increasing global fisheries operations is leading to increased conflicts between pinnipeds and ...
John Jackson +3 more
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Acoustic Occurrence of Pinnipeds Offshore Eastern Canada [PDF]
There is limited information on the distribution of pinnipeds beyond known haul-out or whelping sites, particularly in offshore areas. In the waters off Atlantic Canada, this knowledge gap limits our ability to understand baseline habitat use and assess ...
Martin, S. Bruce +3 more
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Veterinární Medicína, 2010 This paper reports the isolation of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa from skin lesions in a Southern sea lion (Otaria flavescens). The microorganism was isolated from cutaneous lesions, identified by the commercial API 20 C AUX system, and confirmed by ...
S. Alvarez-Perez +5 more
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Marine Mammal Science, Volume 42, Issue 4, October 2026.ABSTRACT The South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis) breeds in dense colonies along the Peruvian coast, mostly within protected areas managed by the Servicio Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado (SERNANP). To support responsible wildlife tourism near breeding sites, we evaluated the behavioral responses to controlled ...
Maite Arangüena‐Proaño +2 more
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Frontiers in Marine ScienceThe ethical considerations and scepticism over the ecological benefits have fuelled debate about the rehabilitation of wildlife. Although there is evidence that many rehabilitated species are able to survive after rehabilitation, there is a paucity of ...
Laura Kuncienė +4 more
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The First Report of Mycoplasmas in Antarctic Pinnipeds: The Results of a Survey. [PDF]
Animals (Basel)The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of Mycoplasma spp. and their identification in seals from Antarctica. During January and February 2010, 59 Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella), 17 Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii), and ...
Vega-Orellana OM +8 more
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