The Weddell seals of Larsen Harbour, South Georgia: a unique but apparently declining colony
ABSTRACT The small population of Weddell seals at Larsen Harbour, South Georgia, is isolated from the rest of the species and is unique because nearly all pups are born on land rather than on sea-ice. Observations of seals in Larsen Harbour during the breeding season are summarised. These have been...
Published in: | Polar Record |
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Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press (CUP)
2015
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0032247414000953 https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/S0032247414000953 |