Fifty-seven stranded marine mammals representing seven species
were examined over a period of three years. The primary cause of
death along with contributing factors, incidental pathology and
parasites is reported for each animal examined.
Gunshot wounds directly or indirectly caused the death of 14
of 44 seals and sea lions...
The technique of freeze branding was developed by Dr. R. K. Farrell during the 1960’s as an alternative to fire branding domestic livestock. Today, freeze branding is internationally used for cattle and horse identification. In addition to many species of haired animals successfully freeze branded non-haired animals such as whales,...