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RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
The Southern Elephant Seal, Mirounga leonina
(L.) generally gives birth to a single pup, but
occasional twins have been suspected based on the
presence of two pups suckling from one cow
(Angot, 1954; Laws, 1956; Carrick, Csordas and
Ingham. 1962). Only one almost definite case of
twins has been descrtbed in this animal (Carrick
et al., loc. cit.). One case of conjoined twins has
been described (Laws, 1953), and another mentioned
(Laws, 1956).
Published Papers
The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.
On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.
