Satellite-linked dive recorders provide insights into the reproductive strategies of crabeater seals (Lobodon carcinophagus)

Journal of Zoology

Volumn 264, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 399-402

  Southwell, Colin ^a  

^a AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC DIVISION   (Australia)

Author keywords

Behaviour; Crabeater seal; Lobodon carcinophagus; Reproductive strategy; Satellite linked dive recorders

Indexed keywords

BREEDING SEASON; DIVING BEHAVIOR; HAULOUT BEHAVIOUR; PINNIPED; REPRODUCTIVE STRATEGY; REPRODUCTIVE SUCCESS; SATELLITE DATA;

ANIMALIA; LOBODON CARCINOPHAGUS; PHOCIDAE; VERTEBRATA;

EID: 10344236057     PISSN: 09528369     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/S0952836904005928     Document Type: Article

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