Maternal behavior and early behavioral ontogeny of the Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus in Greece
Understanding behavioral ontogeny is important for the successful conservation of endangered marine mammals. This is particularly the case for phocid seals, as during the early stages of their life they must acquire, largely independently, essential survival skills. We studied the maternal behavior...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Inter-Research
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Endangered Species Research |
| Online Access: | https://www.int-res.com/abstracts/esr/v45/p13-20/ |