Escorting of a mother humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) and the death of her calf during aggressive mating behavior
The humpback whale (Megatera novaengliae) is a cosmopolitan species of large whale that typically undertakes annual migrations between high latitude summer feeding areas and low latitude winter breeding and calving areas (Dawbin, 1966).
Published in: | Marine Mammal Science |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1111/mms.12922 https://researchportal.murdoch.edu.au/esploro/outputs/journalArticle/Escorting-of-a-mother-humpback-whale/991005542557407891 |
Summary: | The humpback whale (Megatera novaengliae) is a cosmopolitan species of large whale that typically undertakes annual migrations between high latitude summer feeding areas and low latitude winter breeding and calving areas (Dawbin, 1966). |
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