Some observations on Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) mortality in East Antarctica
The postmortem findings of an adult male Adelie penguin found at Magnetic Island, East Antarctica, demonstrating a premortem wound in addition to those consistent with an attack and scavenging by south polar skuas, are described. Other causes of mortality are discussed.
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| Published in | Avian pathology Vol. 25; no. 1; pp. 187 - 190 |
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| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
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England
Taylor & Francis Group
01.03.1996
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| Summary: | The postmortem findings of an adult male Adelie penguin found at Magnetic Island, East Antarctica, demonstrating a premortem wound in addition to those consistent with an attack and scavenging by south polar skuas, are described. Other causes of mortality are discussed. |
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| Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 |
| ISSN: | 0307-9457 1465-3338 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03079459608419134 |