Otariid seals pose several challenges in collecting behavioural data due because of the geographi... more Otariid seals pose several challenges in collecting behavioural data due because of the geographical decoupling of breeding habitat (terrestrial) and foraging grounds (aquatic). Additionally, life history traits such as breeding chronology and moult state constrain the temporal window over which data can be collected. Expensive telemetry devices coupled with logistical difficulties and the biology of animals often limits the ability to answer questions concerning the role of seasonal or life-history differences in foraging ecology. However, quantifying individual behavioural specialisations such as foraging behaviour that may impede gene flow is an essential prerequisite to understanding population structure. Several unusual life history traits of the IUCN Red Listed (threatened) Australian sea lion Neophoca cinerea are interesting from an ecological, evolutionary and conservation standpoint. Australian sea lions are endemic to the southern and western coastline of Australia, distri...
Otariid seals pose several challenges in collecting behavioural data due because of the geographi... more Otariid seals pose several challenges in collecting behavioural data due because of the geographical decoupling of breeding habitat (terrestrial) and foraging grounds (aquatic). Additionally, life history traits such as breeding chronology and moult state constrain the temporal window over which data can be collected. Expensive telemetry devices coupled with logistical difficulties and the biology of animals often limits the ability to answer questions concerning the role of seasonal or life-history differences in foraging ecology. However, quantifying individual behavioural specialisations such as foraging behaviour that may impede gene flow is an essential prerequisite to understanding population structure. Several unusual life history traits of the IUCN Red Listed (threatened) Australian sea lion Neophoca cinerea are interesting from an ecological, evolutionary and conservation standpoint. Australian sea lions are endemic to the southern and western coastline of Australia, distri...
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