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How do pinnipeds at PIER 39 regulate their body temperature?

Pinnipeds, including Zalophus californianus, engage in thermoregulation behaviors such as hauling out on docks and adjusting their posture to optimize heat loss or gain, thereby maintaining a stable body temperature.

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Pinnipeds, including Zalophus californianus, engage in thermoregulation behaviors such as hauling out on docks and adjusting their posture to optimize heat loss or gain, thereby maintaining a stable body temperature.

Last verified: 2026-06-06

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