Learning About Hypoxia From Hooded Seals
October 16, 2006 @ 08:57 AM (EST)
Source: Divester.com
Willy recently brought us the sniper of the sea and today I present the arctic Hooded Seal and its ability to survive extreme cold at depths more than 3000 feet.
Scientists have found these seals stop shivering in cold (36 deg F) water to lower their metabolism and conserve oxygen...
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