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Reproductive Failures and Malnutrition in the Southern Resident Killer Whale
The recovery of the small community of southern resident killer whales – estimated at around 75 individuals – is hanging…
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An Exceptional Cetacean: Tool Use in Bottlenose Dolphins
In Shark Bay, Western Australia, a subset of the bottlenose dolphin population displays remarkable ingenuity. When foraging, they cover their…
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Killer Whales: Male Offspring at the Expense of Maternal Reproductive Success
According to a study published in Current Biology, females in the small community of southern resident killer whales invest their…
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Alloparental Care and Benefits for Young Belugas: Unanswered Questions
How do young belugas benefit from alloparental care? This is a question that Jaclyn Aubin and her colleagues tried to…
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Fin whale breach: rare and enigmatic
The Mediterranean Sea is home to a unique population of fin whales that has evolved separately from the North Atlantic…
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Whales and Seals, Rain or Shine
The heavy rains and strong winds that pounded “La Belle Province” in recent days have certainly made watching marine mammals…
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Do whales exhibit altruism? (Part 3 of 3) The example of cetaceans in the wild
Caring for sick, injured or dead individuals – otherwise known as epimeletic behaviour – is a common form of expression…
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Do whales exhibit altruism? (Part 2 of 3) The example of dolphins
Like humpbacks, toothed whales (odontocetes) and dolphins in particular stand out for their altruistic behaviour. However, the nature of this…
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Snow Cone: Emblem of its Species’ Desperate Struggle
In December 2021, scientists felt a glimmer of hope when Snow Cone was spotted with a newborn, despite the fact…
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Do whales exhibit altruism? (Part 1 of 3) The Example of Humpback Whales
It is difficult to determine with certainty the altruistic character of a given animal behaviour. Indeed, guessing their motive is…
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Harbour Seals in St. Lawrence Affected by Avian Flu
Last June, the Quebec Marine Mammal Emergency Response Network (QMMERN) received an abnormally high number of reports of dead or…