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Die-off of fur seal pups attributed to mites, pneumonia and changing sea temperatures

13 Mar 2018
Quellón, Los Lagos, Chile
Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers uncovered several key factors contributing to a die-off of South American fur seal pups, including mites, pneumonia and sea surface temperature. The findings, published in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases, help scientists better understand the link between environmental factors and health.
Phys.Org / Morris Animal Foundation
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