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Prehistoric remains reveal a drastic shift in northern fur seal ecology
05-21-2007 · EurekAlert!Northern fur seals have experienced major changes in their behavior, ecology, and geographic range of over the past 1,000 years, according to a new study. Using techniques from archaeology, biochemistry, and ecology, a team of researchers has reconstructed the species’ prehistoric geographical range. Among other results, the scientists found that the northern fur seal’s reproductive behavior was very different in the past than it is today.
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