Welcome to the VIP Lab!
This is a peek into the world of comparative physiology, where we explore the ways in which different animals meet the challenges of an ever-changing world. This is where physiology, ecology, and evolution come together to help us understand how animals adapt to their environment.
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Antarctic Research
Follow our journey as we study how Weddell seal pups survive in the coldest place on Earth.
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elephant seal research
Join us as we learn about the largest mainland population of northern elephant seals.