Orientation and navigation of harbour seals (Phoca vitulina concolor) in their overland migrations on Sable Island

During the spring and summer months on Sable Island, Nova Scotia, about 10% of the 1200 Harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) which are resident on the Island at this time, regularly migrates between the sea and three inland lakes. This necessitates an overland journey of often ½ mile or more, one which is...

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Main Author: Renouf, Deane
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Memorial University of Newfoundland 1972
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Online Access:https://research.library.mun.ca/7194/
https://research.library.mun.ca/7194/1/Renouf_Deane.pdf
https://research.library.mun.ca/7194/3/Renouf_Deane.pdf