Weddell Pup Swimming & Survival

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Apr 22, 201100:05:05Science & Medicine

Are some Weddell pups couch potatoes? Ecologists from Montana State University are investigating the role of Weddell seal pup swimming activity in seal survival. More info at WeddellSealScience.com.

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