Weddell seals. Leptonychotes weddellii. The Weddell seal population of Erebus Bay, Antarctica has been extensively studied for 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. Credit USGS /

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