The role of the vocalization of harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) pups in preventing separation from their mothers
Interactions between harbour seal (Phoca vitulina concolor) mothers and pups were observed, and recordings were made of pup vocalizations, on the island of Miquelon near southeastern Newfoundland, Canada. Pup vocalizations were individually distinct on the basis of several physical parameters, most...
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ftmemorialuniv:oai:research.library.mun.ca:4224 2023-10-01T03:56:29+02:00 The role of the vocalization of harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) pups in preventing separation from their mothers Perry, Elizabeth Anne 1986 application/pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/4224/ https://research.library.mun.ca/4224/1/Perry_ElizabethAnne.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/4224/3/Perry_ElizabethAnne.pdf en eng Memorial University of Newfoundland https://research.library.mun.ca/4224/1/Perry_ElizabethAnne.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/4224/3/Perry_ElizabethAnne.pdf Perry, Elizabeth Anne <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Perry=3AElizabeth_Anne=3A=3A.html> (1986) The role of the vocalization of harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) pups in preventing separation from their mothers. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. thesis_license Thesis NonPeerReviewed 1986 ftmemorialuniv 2023-09-03T06:44:57Z Interactions between harbour seal (Phoca vitulina concolor) mothers and pups were observed, and recordings were made of pup vocalizations, on the island of Miquelon near southeastern Newfoundland, Canada. Pup vocalizations were individually distinct on the basis of several physical parameters, most importantly the frequency of the major harmonic. These data and analyses of contextual variables indicated that the mothers might use these vocalizations for individual recognition of their offspring and for ensuring that contact is maintained. Calls can be transmitted simultaneously in air and underwater and it is hypothesized that differences between these versions of the calls increase the accuracy with which the mothers can localize their pups. Thesis harbour seal Newfoundland Phoca vitulina Memorial University of Newfoundland: Research Repository Canada |
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Interactions between harbour seal (Phoca vitulina concolor) mothers and pups were observed, and recordings were made of pup vocalizations, on the island of Miquelon near southeastern Newfoundland, Canada. Pup vocalizations were individually distinct on the basis of several physical parameters, most importantly the frequency of the major harmonic. These data and analyses of contextual variables indicated that the mothers might use these vocalizations for individual recognition of their offspring and for ensuring that contact is maintained. Calls can be transmitted simultaneously in air and underwater and it is hypothesized that differences between these versions of the calls increase the accuracy with which the mothers can localize their pups. |
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Perry, Elizabeth Anne The role of the vocalization of harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) pups in preventing separation from their mothers |
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The role of the vocalization of harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) pups in preventing separation from their mothers |
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The role of the vocalization of harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) pups in preventing separation from their mothers |
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The role of the vocalization of harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) pups in preventing separation from their mothers |
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The role of the vocalization of harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) pups in preventing separation from their mothers |
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The role of the vocalization of harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) pups in preventing separation from their mothers |
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role of the vocalization of harbour seal (phoca vitulina) pups in preventing separation from their mothers |
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Memorial University of Newfoundland |
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https://research.library.mun.ca/4224/1/Perry_ElizabethAnne.pdf https://research.library.mun.ca/4224/3/Perry_ElizabethAnne.pdf Perry, Elizabeth Anne <https://research.library.mun.ca/view/creator_az/Perry=3AElizabeth_Anne=3A=3A.html> (1986) The role of the vocalization of harbour seal (Phoca vitulina) pups in preventing separation from their mothers. Masters thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland. |
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