Economic Importance for Humans: Positive
Leptonychotes weddellii are often killed and used as dog food. Their dead bodies are also of benefit to those studying worms and parasite infestation since these occur so often in this species. Study of their vocal abilities has advanced our attempt to communicate with animals, similar to the vocal communication studies performed with dolphins (Terhune 1994).
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Author: Omari J. Bayi, University of Michigan
Bayi, O. 2000. "Leptonychotes weddellii" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Leptonychotes_weddellii.html
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