Latitudinal distribution, calf growth and metabolism, and reproductive energetics of gray whales, Eschrichtius robustus

Gray whales accomplish an annual migration which spans as much as 50° of latitude in the northeast Pacific Ocean. This migration links their summer high latitude feeding grounds with winter calving and breeding areas. The purpose of this study was to determine how adult females apportion their store...

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Main Author: Sumich, James L.
Other Authors: Mate, Bruce R.
Language:en_US
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1957/28090