Fidelity to Natal Social Groups and Mating Within and Between Social Groups in an Endangered False Killer Whale Population
Most mammals exhibit natal dispersal of one or both sexes, a behavior that likely evolved in part to reduce the
Most mammals exhibit natal dispersal of one or both sexes, a behavior that likely evolved in part to reduce the
The biology of the blue whale has long fascinated physiologists because of the animal’s extreme size. Despite high energetic demands
The availability of light, both solar and lunar, is likely to influence the behavior of vertically migrating aquatic animals and
1. How predators maximize energetic gains while minimizing the costs associated with exploiting heterogeneous prey remains a difficult ecological principle
The recovery of whale populations from centuries of exploitation will have important management and ecological implications due to greater exposure
Documented gunshot wounds in odontocetes are a rare occurrence, but have been previously reported in several locations within the United
We examine the dive and movement behavior of blue, fin, and humpback whales along the US West Coast in regions
Three subspecies of fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) are currently recognized, including the northern fin whale (B. p. physalus), the southern fin whale
Ship strikes of whales are a growing concern around the world and especially along the U.S. West Coast, home to
Aim: Ship strikes are one of the largest sources of human‐caused mortality for baleen whales on the West Coast of