Novel terrestrial haul-out behaviour by ringed seals (Pusa hispida) in Svalbard, in association with harbour seals (Phoca vitulina)
Ringed seals (Pusa hispida) are the most ice-associated of all Arctic pinnipeds. In the Svalbard area, this species has always given birth, moulted and rested on sea ice. In addition, much of their food has been comprised of ice-associated prey. Recently, ringed seals have been reported to be using...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Norwegian Polar Institute
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Polar Research |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17518369.2017.1374124 |