The curious case of the missing face: Death of California sea lion by Dungeness crab trap

Marine mammals frequently interact with human detritus due to their proximity to shores and shared target foods. Sea lions have been known to attempt to obtain bait inside crab traps. A case is described in which the pattern of decomposition of a California Sea Lion, Zalophus californianus, suggests...

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Main Authors: Rif S. El-Mallakh, Michael Hartman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Tehran 2018-08-01
Series:International Journal of Aquatic Biology
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Online Access:http://ij-aquaticbiology.com/index.php/ijab/article/view/517