A comparison of sex-specific senescence patterns in a long-lived marine mammal

Authors: Kaitlin R. Macdonald, Jay J. Rotella, William A. Link

Source: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, Vol 12 (2025)

Subject Terms: actuarial senescence, sex-specific survival, life history, Weddell seal, mark-recapture, Evolution, QH359-425, Ecology, QH540-549.5

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Relation: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2024.1488373/full; https://doaj.org/toc/2296-701X

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/cbec8433fbc84980901ad8e0814c6bb4

The First Report of Mycoplasmas in Antarctic Pinnipeds: The Results of a Survey

Authors: Orestes M. Vega-Orellana, Rubén S. Rosales, José B. Poveda, Francisco J. García-Peña, Daniel García-Párraga, Susana Pedraza-Díaz, Luis M. Ortega-Mora, Joachim Spergser, Ana S. Ramírez

Source: Animals, Vol 15, Iss 7, p 937 (2025)

Subject Terms: mycoplasma, marine mammal, seal, Antarctic fur seal, Weddell seal, Southern elephant seal, Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100, Zoology, QL1-991

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Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/7/937; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2615

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Variability and Mixing of the Filchner Overflow Plume on the Continental Slope, Weddell Sea.

Authors: Daae, K.¹ kjersti.daae@uib.no, Fer, I.¹, Darelius, E.¹

Source: Journal of Physical Oceanography. Jan2019, Vol. 49 Issue 1, p3-20. 18p.

Subject Terms: *WEDDELL seal, *WATER masses, *FROUDE number, *BAROTROPIC equation

Geographic Terms: FILCHNER Ice Shelf (Antarctica)

Integument in Antarctic seals: A comparative study and its relation to extreme environments.

Authors: Krmpotic, Cecilia Mariana^1,2,3 ckrmpotic_pv@fcnym.unlp.edu.ar, Loza, Cleopatra Mara^1,2,3, Negrete, Javier^4,5, Scarano, Alejo Carlos^1,2,6, Carlini, Alfredo Armando^1,2, Guerrero, Alicia⁷, Barbeito, Claudio Gustavo^1,3

Source: Acta Zoologica. Jul2018, Vol. 99 Issue 3, p281-295. 15p.

Subject Terms: *WEDDELL seal, *SOUTHERN elephant seal, *MELANINS, *ARTERIOVENOUS anastomosis, *BODY temperature regulation

An evaluation of three-dimensional photogrammetric and morphometric techniques for estimating volume and mass in Weddell seals Leptonychotes weddellii.

Authors: Beltran, Roxanne S.^1,2 roxanne.beltran@gmail.com, Ruscher-Hill, Brandi³, Kirkham, Amy L.^1,4, Burns, Jennifer M.²

Source: PLoS ONE. 1/10/2018, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p1-15. 15p.

Subject Terms: *BODY weight, *WEDDELL seal, *WEIGHT measurement, *PHOTOGRAMMETRY, *MORPHOMETRICS, *IMAGE processing

New data on Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) colonies: A genetic analysis of a top predator from the Ross Sea, Antarctica.

Authors: Zappes, Ighor Antunes¹ ighorzappes@gmail.com, Fabiani, Anna¹, Sbordoni, Valerio¹, Rakaj, Arnold¹, Palozzi, Roberto¹, Allegrucci, Giuliana¹

Source: PLoS ONE. 8/10/2017, Vol. 12 Issue 8, p1-20. 20p.

Subject Terms: *ROSS seal, *WEDDELL seal, *LEPTONYCHOTES, *GENETIC mutation, *MICROSATELLITE repeats

Diving Adaptations of the Weddell Seal.

Authors: Zapol, Warren M.

Source: Scientific American. Jun87, Vol. 256 Issue 6, p100. 6p. 2 Color Photographs, 2 Diagrams, 4 Graphs.

Subjects: WEDDELL seal, ANIMAL adaptation, SEALS (Animals), BIOLOGY

Consideration of Diet Was Necessary for the Successful Isolation and Culture of Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) Myoblasts.

Authors: Garcia, Teresa M.¹, Green, Todd L.¹, De Miranda Jr., Michael A.¹, Pearson, Linnea E.², Cuevas, Lauren M.¹, Larson, Ashley M.¹, Kanatous, Shane B.¹ shane.kanatous@colostate.edu

Source: Aquatic Mammals. 2014, Vol. 40 Issue 4, p412-422. 11p.

Subject Terms: *MYOBLASTS, *WEDDELL seal, *CELL culture, *CELL proliferation, *PHYSIOLOGY, *DIET

Beneath the Antarctic sea‐ice: Fine‐scale analysis of Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii) behavior and predator–prey interactions, using micro‐sonar data in Terre Adélie

Authors: Adélie Antoine, Sara Labrousse, Pauline Goulet, Mathilde Chevallay, Joris Laborie, Baptiste Picard, Christophe Guinet, David Nerini, Jean‐Benoît Charrassin, Karine Heerah

Source: Ecology and Evolution, Vol 13, Iss 12, Pp n/a-n/a (2023)

Subject Terms: bio‐logging, diving, foraging behavior, predator–prey interaction, sonar tags, Weddell seal, Ecology, QH540-549.5

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Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2045-7758

Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/bdbe61bfb5ae454e8cf26c5c3bb2d962

Proportional underwater call type usage by Weddell seals ( Leptonychotes weddellii) in breeding and nonbreeding situations.

Authors: Doiron, Elyse E., Rouget, Philippe A., Terhune, John M.

Source: Canadian Journal of Zoology. Feb2012, Vol. 90 Issue 2, p237-247. 11p.

Subject Terms: *WEDDELL seal, *ANIMAL breeding, *HYPOTHESIS, *ANIMAL communication, *ANIMAL behavior, *SEA ice, *ANIMAL sexual behavior

Geographic Terms: ANTARCTICA

Different Thermoregulatory Strategies in Nearly Weaned Pup, Yearling, and Adult Weddell Seals (Leptonychotes weddelli).

Authors: Noren, Shawn R.¹ snoren@biology.ucsc.edu., Pearson, Linnea E.² linpear@simla.colostate.edu, Davis, Jay³ jay•davis@fws.gov, Trumble, Stephen J.⁴ strumble@umflint.edu, Kanatous, Shane B.² kanatous@lamar.colostate.edu

Source: Physiological & Biochemical Zoology. Nov/Dec2008, Vol. 81 Issue 6, p868-879. 12p. 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Chart, 6 Graphs.

Subject Terms: *WEDDELL seal, *MAMMALS, *BLUBBER, *MUSCLES, *BODY temperature, *ANIMAL morphology

Differential Mobilization of Blubber Fatty Acids in Lactating Weddell Seals: Evidence for Selective Use.

Authors: Wheatley, Kathryn E.¹ kew@utas.edu.au, Nichols, Peter D.^2,3, Hindell, Mark A.¹, Harcourt, Robert G.⁴, Bradshaw, Corey J. A.^1,5

Source: Physiological & Biochemical Zoology. Sep/Oct2008, Vol. 81 Issue 5, p651-662. 12p. 5 Charts, 5 Graphs.

Subject Terms: *BLUBBER, *WEDDELL seal, *LEPTONYCHOTES, *LACTATION, *MILK yield, *MAMMALS, *ADIPOSE tissues, *PROLACTIN, MARINE mammal anatomy

The behavioural response of lactating Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii) to over-snow vehicles: a case study.

Authors: van Polanen Petel, T.D.¹ tamara_vpp@yahoo.com.au, Giese, M.A.², Wotherspoon, S.³, Hindell, M.A.¹

Source: Canadian Journal of Zoology. Apr2007, Vol. 85 Issue 4, p488-496. 8p. 1 Chart, 5 Graphs.

Subject Terms: *WEDDELL seal, *LACTATION, *ANIMAL behavior, *VEHICLES, *ANIMAL breeding, *CASE studies, *RESEARCH, *LEPTONYCHOTES, *MILK yield

Chemical immobilization of adult female Weddell seals with tiletamine and zolazepam: effects of age, condition and stage of lactation.

Authors: Wheatley, Kathryn E.¹ (AUTHOR) kew@utas.edu.au, Bradshaw, Corey J. A.^1,2 (AUTHOR) corey.bradshaw@cdu.edu.au, Harcourt, Robert G.³ (AUTHOR) rharcour@gse.mq.edu.au, Davis, Lloyd S.⁴ (AUTHOR) adelie@stonebow.otago.ac.nz, Hindell, Mark A.¹ (AUTHOR) mark.hindell@utas.edu.au

Source: BMC Veterinary Research. 2006, Vol. 2, p1-8. 8p. 3 Diagrams, 2 Charts.

Subject Terms: *WEDDELL seal, *AGE, *LACTATION, *MORTALITY, *ELECTROMAGNETIC induction, *VETERINARY clinical pathology

Calling depth and time and frequency attributes of harp (Pagophilus groenlandicus) and Weddell (Leptonychotes weddellii) seal underwater vocalizations.

Authors: Moors, Hilary B.¹ hilary.moors@dal.ca, Terhune, John M.¹

Source: Canadian Journal of Zoology. Nov2005, Vol. 83 Issue 11, p1438-1452. 15p. 7 Graphs.

Subject Terms: *WEDDELL seal, *HARP seal, *SEALS (Animals), *ANIMAL sound production, *ANIMAL communication, *HYDROPHONE, *UNDERWATER acoustic instruments, *ANIMAL breeding, *ZOOLOGY

A Theoretical Analysis of Diving Performance in the Weddell Seal (Leptonychotes weddelli).

Authors: Stephenson, Richard¹

Source: Physiological & Biochemical Zoology. Sep/Oct2005, Vol. 78 Issue 5, p782-800. 19p.

Subject Terms: *WEDDELL seal, *FORAGE, *COMPUTER simulation, *AQUATIC mammals, *MATHEMATICAL statistics, *MARINE mammals, *PHYSIOLOGY

Individual variation of in-air female 'pup contact' calls in Weddell seals, Leptonychotes weddellii.

Authors: Collins, K. T.¹ kcol5337@mail.usyd.edu.au, Rogers, T. L.¹, Terhune, J. M.², McGreevy, P. D.³, Wheatley, K. E.⁴, Harcourt, R. G.⁵

Source: Behaviour. Feb2005, Vol. 142 Issue 2, p167-189. 23p. 5 Charts, 1 Graph.

Subject Terms: *WEDDELL seal, *LEPTONYCHOTES, *ANIMAL behavior, *ANIMAL psychology, *BEHAVIOR

The Sounds of Seal Society. (cover story)

Authors: Thomas, Jeanette A.

Source: Natural History. Mar91, Vol. 100 Issue 3, p46-55. 8p. 4 Color Photographs.

Subjects: ANIMAL sound production, SEAL behavior, SOUNDS, WEDDELL seal, LEOPARD seal, ROSS seal, SEALS (Animals), MARINE mammals

Geographic Terms: ANTARCTICAReport Available

Weddell seal observations on female and pup behavior and breeding status for four overwintering periods (2015 to 2018) at Barton Peninsula, King George Island, Antarctica.

Authors: Yejin Kim^1,2, In-Young Ahn³, Ji Kang Park¹, Won Young Lee¹ wonyounglee@kopri.re.kr

Source: Czech Polar Reports. 2020, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p1-6. 6p.

Subject Terms: *WEDDELL seal, *SEXUAL cycle, *ANIMAL wintering, *PARTURITION grounds

Geographic Terms: ANTARCTICA

Splenic contraction, blood volume, and muscle saturation of free-driving Weddell seals.

Authors: Hurford, William E., Guyton, Gregory P.

Source: Antarctic Journal of the United States. 1993, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p152. 4p. 5 Graphs.

Subject Terms: *WEDDELL seal