Structure and Dynamics of Humpback Whales Competitive Groups in Ecuador

We assessed the social structure and behavior of humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) competitive groups off Ecuador between July and August 2010. During this time we followed 185 whales in 22 competitive groups for 41.45 hr. The average group size was 8.4 animals (SD = 2.85). The average sightin...

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Main Authors: Fernando Félix, Johana Novillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Animal Behavior and Cognition 2015-02-01
Series:Animal Behavior and Cognition
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Online Access:http://www.animalbehaviorandcognition.org/uploads/journals/5/05.Felix_Novillo_FINAL.pdf