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Weddell seal skull, Leptonychotes weddellii

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Weddell seal skull, Leptonychotes weddellii

Specimen collected by Robert Falcon Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition. It had a broad scientific programme and collected thousands of geological and zoological specimens. The Weddell seal is found in coastal areas of the Antarctic mainland and some sub-Antarctic islands. It relies on holes in the ice for breathing and accessing water, and uses its teeth to create the holes and keep them open. Date: 1910

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Antarctic Antarctica Arctoidea Bone Caniformia Carnivora Epitheria Eutheria Label Mammalia Pinniped Pinnipedia Placental Mammal Scott Scott Expedition Seal Skull Specimen Studioshot Terra Nova Terra Nova Expedition Theria White Background Earless Seal Leptonychotes Leptonychotes Weddellii Lobodontini Phocid Phocidae True Seal Weddell Seal


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1. Title: A Historical Discovery: The Weddell Seal Skull from Robert Falcon Scott's Terra Nova Expedition (1910-1913) 2.. This studio shot showcases the skull of a Weddell seal, Leptonychotes weddellii, collected during Sir Robert Falcon Scott's British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), also known as the Terra Nova Expedition. This significant expedition, which had a broad scientific programme, resulted in the collection of thousands of geological and zoological specimens, including this remarkable Weddell seal skull. The Weddell seal is native to the coastal areas of the Antarctic mainland and some sub-Antarctic islands. This large, carnivorous, earless seal relies on breathing holes in the ice for survival and uses its powerful teeth to create and maintain these essential openings. As a member of the order Pinnipedia, the Weddell seal is a true seal, belonging to the family Phocidae and the subfamily Monachinae. It is further classified as a lobodontine, a group of seals characterized by their large, conical teeth. This placental mammal, which falls under the class Mammalia, order Cetacea, and suborder Odontoceti, is an essential component of the Antarctic marine ecosystem. Historically, the Weddell seal skull is an intriguing addition to the scientific record, providing valuable insights into the anatomy and evolution of this unique and fascinating species. This specimen, captured against a pristine white background, offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the rich discoveries made during Scott's groundbreaking expedition to the frozen continent.

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