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 attributable to attacks by adult male seals.

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[13] p. : ill., tables ; 28 cm.

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Johanos, Thea C. & Henderson, John R. July 1986.

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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 attributable to attacks by adult male seals.

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[13] p. : ill., tables ; 28 cm.

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  • Report No.: NOAA-TM-NMFS-SWFC-64
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Johanos, Thea C. & Henderson, John R. Hawaiian Monk Seal Reproduction and Injuries on Lianski Island, 1982, report, July 1986; United States. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1049982/: accessed June 12, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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