Cetacean mother-calf behavior observed from a small aircraft off Southern California. Animal Behavior and Cognition
During early developmental stages, cetacean calves are dependent on their mothers for survival. Protection of young whales engaged in behaviors that are biologically important is critical for population recovery, so that appropriate management actions can be taken to minimize human disturbance. Howe...
Main Authors: | Mari A. Smultea, Dagmar Fertl, Cathy E. Bacon, Meggie R. Moore, Vanessa R. James, Bernd Würsig |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Animal Behavior and Cognition
2017-02-01
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Series: | Animal Behavior and Cognition |
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Online Access: | http://www.animalbehaviorandcognition.org/article.php?id=902 |
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