Browsing by Author "Boness, Daryl J."
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Aggressive nest intrusions by male Humboldt Penguins
Taylor, Sabrina S.; Leonard, Marty L.; Boness, Daryl J. (2001-02)During observations at a breeding colony of Humboldt Penguins (Spheniscus humboldti), we noted five male penguins enter nests occupied by breeding pairs and engage in aggressive interactions with the resident adult. These ... -
Body condition at weaning affects the duration of the postweaning fast in gray seal pups (Halichoerus grypus)
Noren, Shawn R.; Boness, Daryl J.; Iverson, Sara J.; McMillan, Jim; Bowen, W. Don (2008-05)Gray seals (Halichoerus grypus) undergo a terrestrial postweaning fast (PWF) that depletes energy reserves acquired during the suckling interval. Plasticity in PWF duration may ensure that pups of variable body condition ...