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Figure 3


Fig. 3. (A) A blindfolded harbour seal starting to track a hydrodynamic trail. Note that the mystacial vibrissae are protracted to the most forward position. (B) A harbour seal correcting its course while tracking a hydrodynamic trail. The seal bends its whole body to swim a curve rather than performing slight lateral scanning movements with its head.