Alloparenting in Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus): Correlations with misdirected care and other observations

Journal of Ethology

Volumn 25, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 125-131

  Maniscalco, John M ^a   Harris, Karin R ^a   Atkinson, Shannon ^a,b   Parker, Pamela ^a  

^a ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS   (United States)

Author keywords

Adoption; Aggression; Alloparental care; Eumetopias jubatus; Milk stealing; Parity; Pup tossing; Steller sea lion

Indexed keywords

EUMETOPIAS JUBATUS;

EID: 34247543858     PISSN: 02890771     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10164-006-0001-4     Document Type: Article

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