Social Behaviour, Vocalization and Conservation of Narwhals
LIVING IN GROUPS IS HIGHLY BENEFICIAL FOR INDIVIDUALSof social species. Group living improves resourceacquisition (Creel and Creel, 1995), vigilance, and defence against predators (e.g., Bertram, 1980), as well as enhancing the care of the offspring (Clutton-Brock, 2002). In some species, such as Af...
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Summary: | LIVING IN GROUPS IS HIGHLY BENEFICIAL FOR INDIVIDUALSof social species. Group living improves resourceacquisition (Creel and Creel, 1995), vigilance, and defence against predators (e.g., Bertram, 1980), as well as enhancing the care of the offspring (Clutton-Brock, 2002). In some species, such as African elephants (Loxodonta |
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