: a vocal Antarctic hair seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) noted for its deep dives in search of food
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Satellites in space are helping to map Weddell seal populations.
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Catherine Hoffman, Discover Magazine, 11 May 2017
Catherine Hoffman, Discover Magazine, 11 May 2017
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“Weddell seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Weddell%20seal. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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