DNA Reveals Hooded Seals Have Wanderlust

Researchers have discovered a new fact about hooded seals, a mysterious 200 to 400 kilogram mammal that spends all but a few days each year in the ocean. An international team of researchers led by Dr. David Coltman, an evolutionary geneticist at the University of Alberta, have learned that all the hooded seal populations in the world share the same genetic diversity. (Credit: Mike Hammill, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada)Ads by Google Advertise on this site -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seals Browse a huge selection now. Find exactly what you want today. www.eBay.com All About Animals Get animal photos, videos, wallpapers, sounds, and more. Kids.NationalGeographic.com Sea Monkeys Ships today. Sea Monkeys Complete selection on sale today. www.discoverthis.com/seamonkeys Animals Mating 7-to-1 Buyer / Seller ratio in pets LiveDeal Free Local Classifieds www.LiveDeal.com Harp Seals Dogs, cats, wild animals & more When you search on Ask.com. Try it! www.ask.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An international team of researchers led by Dr. David Coltman, an evolutionary geneticist at the University of Alberta, have learned that all the hooded seal populations in the world share the same genetic diversity. The researchers reached their conclusions after analysis of more than 20 years of DNA samples taken from hundreds of hooded seals from around the world...