Conspecific scarring on wild belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) in Cunningham Inlet

Abstract Intra-specific aggression is not frequently observed in wild cetaceans, including belugas. One proxy, identified in past research, that indicates past aggressive behaviour is the presence of rake marks (scars left on skin by the teeth of conspecifics). Behavioural observations of belugas, c...

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Published in:Behaviour
Main Authors: Ham, Jackson R., Lilley, Malin K., Manitzas Hill, Heather M.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:unknown
Published: Brill 2021
Subjects:
Behavioral Neuroscience
Animal Science and Zoology
Canada
Cunningham Inlet
Beluga
Beluga*
Delphinapterus leucas
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1568539x-bja10086
https://brill.com/view/journals/beh/158/8-9/article-p663_1.xml
https://brill.com/downloadpdf/journals/beh/158/8-9/article-p663_1.xml

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