Elephant Seals: An Introduction to the Genus
The aim of this chapter is to provide information on the origins, nomenclature, and key features in the ecology and life history of elephant seals that will serve as background for the specialized chapters that follow. Research on both species has been both intensive and extensive. The more accessib...
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