Maternal behavior and early behavioral ontogeny of the Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus in Greece

Understanding behavioral ontogeny is important for the successful conservation of endangered marine mammals. This is particularly the case for phocid seals, as during the early stages of their life they must acquire, largely independently, essential survival skills. We studied the maternal behavior...

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Published in:	Endangered species research Vol. 45; pp. 13 - 20
Main Authors:	Karamanlidis, AA, Dendrinos, P, Trillmich, F
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oldendorf Inter-Research Science Center 01-01-2021 Inter-Research
Subjects:	Aquatic mammals Behavior Caves Endangered species Females Foraging Foraging habitats Juveniles Marine mammals Maternal behavior Monachus monachus Ontogeny Parturition Puppies Reproduction (biology) Seals Seals (animals) Survival Greece
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