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A Weddell seal pup gives kisses. The Weddell seal population of Erebus Bay, Antarctica, has been extensively studied for over 40 years; the study is one of the longest running studies of a long-lived mammal. Because of its isolation, this population is undisturbed by human activities. The Weddell seal population is healthy and stable, and thus gives a good example for studies of animal population dynamics.
Image credit: William Link, USGS
