Hawaiian Monk Seal Reproduction and Injuries on Lianski Island, 1982
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Abstract: data on the Hawaiian monk seal, Monachus schnauinslandi, including pup production, pupping locations, and injuries at Lisianski Island in 1982 are presented. Twenty-eight pups were born, of which 26 survived to weaning. Of the observed births, 75% occurred on the east side of the island. Average nursing period for 14 mother-pup pairs was 37.4 days. One exchange of pups was observed. Ten seals were injured while personnel were present on the island. Four of these injuries were attribut…
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Date:
July 1986
Creator:
Johanos, Thea C. & Henderson, John R.
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