Seasonal breeding of the narwhal ( Monodon monoceros L.)

The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) has been shown to be a seasonal breeder, like the closely related beluga (Delphinapterus leucas). The gestation period is estimated to be about 14 months, while the reproductive cycle is 2 or 3 years. Narwhals appear similar to other odontocetes in those reproductive...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Canadian Journal of Zoology
Main Authors: Best, Robin C., Fisher, H. D.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1974
Subjects:
Beluga
Beluga*
Delphinapterus leucas
Monodon monoceros
narwhal*
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z74-052
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/z74-052
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Summary:The narwhal (Monodon monoceros) has been shown to be a seasonal breeder, like the closely related beluga (Delphinapterus leucas). The gestation period is estimated to be about 14 months, while the reproductive cycle is 2 or 3 years. Narwhals appear similar to other odontocetes in those reproductive aspects for which there is information.

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