Some observations on Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) mortality in East Antarctica
The postmortem findings of an adult male Adelie penguin found at Magnetic Island, East Antarctica, demonstrating a premortem wound in addition to those consistent with an attack and scavenging by south polar skuas, are described. Other causes of mortality are discussed.
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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1996
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| Online Access: | https://researchprofiles.canberra.edu.au/en/publications/c805255b-a0fe-4a7a-a9be-b26e934faaca http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0007730545&partnerID=8YFLogxK |
| Summary: | The postmortem findings of an adult male Adelie penguin found at Magnetic Island, East Antarctica, demonstrating a premortem wound in addition to those consistent with an attack and scavenging by south polar skuas, are described. Other causes of mortality are discussed. |
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