The harp seal, Pagophilus groenlandicus (Erxleben, 1777). I. Methods of handling, molt, and diseases in captivity

Methods of capturing harp seals and maintaining them in captivity are described, and the molt and symptoms of various diseased animals are discussed together with postmortem findings.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Canadian Journal of Zoology
Main Authors: Ronald, K., Johnson, E., Foster, M., Pol, D. Vander
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1970
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z70-182
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/z70-182
Description
Summary:Methods of capturing harp seals and maintaining them in captivity are described, and the molt and symptoms of various diseased animals are discussed together with postmortem findings.