Figure 7From: Skin histology and its role in heat dissipation in three pinniped speciesPacific harbor seal hind flipper, thermograph. Note the hind flippers appear to emit very little heat, whereas, the body (trunk) of the seal is significantly more emissive. Environmental temperature was 17°C. T max =28.4°C (Sp2), T min =16.3°C (Sp2), ΔT = 12. 2°C, T bkg = 16.1°C (Sp3).Back to article page