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Claim Text: On an excursion last month, a seal bit their field guide, Seokju Woo, in the arm.
Simplified Text: Seal bit field guide Seokju Woo in arm on excursion last month
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Animal Behavior Biology
UUID: a116726e-355b-4381-91b1-57685ae89f87
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 5:50 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 5:50 PM (6 months ago)

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Antarctica’s Best Ocean Explorers Have Whiskers and Love to Lounge

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/10/climate/antarctica-seal-tagging.html

Researchers are tagging Weddell seals near Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier to collect data on ocean conditions. The seals' movements and the water properties are logged by devices attached to their heads. This data helps scientists understand the impact of climate change.

Antarctica Seals Climate Change Oceanography Thwaites Glacier Scientific Research Animal Behavior

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