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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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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spelling	crcansciencepubl:10.1139/z74-052 2024-06-23T07:51:41+00:00 Seasonal breeding of the narwhal ( Monodon monoceros L.) Best, Robin C. Fisher, H. D. 1974 http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/z74-052 http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/z74-052 en eng Canadian Science Publishing http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/page/about/CorporateTextAndDataMining Canadian Journal of Zoology volume 52, issue 3, page 429-431 ISSN 0008-4301 1480-3283 journal-article 1974 crcansciencepubl https://doi.org/10.1139/z74-052 2024-05-30T08:13:48Z 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. Article in Journal/Newspaper Beluga Beluga* Delphinapterus leucas Monodon monoceros narwhal* Canadian Science Publishing Canadian Journal of Zoology 52 3 429 431
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description	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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Seasonal breeding of the narwhal ( Monodon monoceros L.)

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