Northern Elephant Seal
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Observes a colony of seals during the breeding season in the Channel Islands near Los Angeles. Studies the biology and reproductive behavior of the seals and of the social cohesiveness and vocal communication of animal colonies. Illustrates the structure and the maintenane of dominance hierarchy and shows the correlation between sexual dimorphism, male aggressiveness and a highly polygamous social structure.Produced by George A. Bartholomew for UCLA.
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