Nursing behavior in sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus)
In mammals, lactation is the universal behavior of feeding offspring and has a fundamental nutritional and social value with offspring staying near their mothers. In order to obtain milk, terrestrial mammal offspring squeeze the breast of lactating females and suckle the nipples with their tongues....
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Animal Behavior and Cognition
2023-05-01
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| Series: | Animal Behavior and Cognition |
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| Online Access: | https://www.animalbehaviorandcognition.org/uploads/journals/52/2%20Sarano_et_al_ABC_10(2).pdf |