Recent Research Projects
Daniel M. Mulcahy, Ph.D., D.V.M., Diplomate, A.C.Z.M

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Where can you learn more about satellite telemetry and its uses? Start with ARGOS, the satellite company. They have many interesting links.(Mention of trade names does not constitute government endorsement).

	Immobilization of walruses on ice flows--an old project is reviving!
	Implantation of surf scoters with satellite transmitters
	Liver biopsies taken from harlequin ducks for P450 assays (video)
	Crossed bills in black-capped chickadees?
	Loss of intra-abdominal transmitters from harlequin ducks
	Pictorial presentation of abdominal implantation of birds with transmitters (video)
	Implantation of geese with heart rate transmitters
	Subcutaneous satellite transmitters used in male polar bears (video)
	Immobilization and instrumentation of Pacific walrus
	Effect of implanted satellite transmitters on the nesting behavior of murres
	Tumors in sea otters
	Parasite epizootic of sea otters
	Using tooth wear to age sea otters
	Protocols and equipment lists (Text, not photos)
	I passed boards! (Sept18-20,1998)

Email: daniel_mulcahy@usgs.gov