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Antarctic Seals Counted in New Sound Census
By Rachael Rettner published
A new acoustical model allows researchers to census seals using sound
Seals Sleep As They Sink in the Sea
By Stéphan Reebs published
Northern elephant seals spend as long as eight months at a time at sea. So when do they sleep?
How Penguins & Seals Survive Deep Dives
By Jessica Meir published
Jessica Meir goes to extreme environments to learn how mammals and birds thrive in conditions that humans cannot tolerate.
Walking Seal Called Missing Link in Evolution
By Andrea Thompson published
Skeleton of primitive pinniped could be missing link between land animals and modern seals.
Seal Tries Sex with Penguin
By Charles Q. Choi published
First known example of a sexual escapade between a mammal and another kind of vertebrate.
Seals Wired to Collect Deep-Sea Data
By Charles Q. Choi published
Elephant seals equipped with sensors are doing deep-sea research.
Another Hooded Seal Mystery Revealed
By Dave Mosher published
Hooded seals are hard to find, but even harder to tell apart.
Female Seals Cruise to Choose Best Mate
By Jeanna Bryner published
In their own version of Match.com, female fur seals have particular preferences when it comes to partners. And they’re willing to trek long distances to find that perfect mate.
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