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How do pinnipeds at PIER 39 regulate their body temperature?

Pinnipeds, such as Zalophus californianus, engage in thermoregulation behaviors, including hauled-out resting and adjusting their posture to optimize heat loss or gain, which can be observed at the PIER 39 haul-out site.

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Pinnipeds, such as Zalophus californianus, engage in thermoregulation behaviors, including hauled-out resting and adjusting their posture to optimize heat loss or gain, which can be observed at the PIER 39 haul-out site.

Last verified: 2026-06-06

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