Some observations on Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) mortality in East Antarctica
The postmortem findings of an adult male Adelie penguin found at Magnetic Island, East Antarctica, demonstrating a premortem wound in addition to those consistent with an attack and scavenging by south polar skuas, are described. Other causes of mortality are discussed.
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| Veröffentlicht in: | Avian pathology 1996-03, Vol.25 (1), p.187-190 |
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| Format: | Artikel |
| Sprache: | eng |
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| Zusammenfassung: | The postmortem findings of an adult male Adelie penguin found at Magnetic Island, East Antarctica, demonstrating a premortem wound in addition to those consistent with an attack and scavenging by south polar skuas, are described. Other causes of mortality are discussed. |
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| ISSN: | 0307-9457 1465-3338 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03079459608419134 |