Adults Play but Not Like Their Young: The Frequency and Types of Play by Belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) in Human Care
While play occurs in many taxa with younger conspecifics engaging in play behaviors more often than older conspecifics, little empirical research currently exists on play by white whales, or belugas, (Delphinapterus leucas). The purpose of the current study was to explore the types of play exhibited...
Main Authors: | Heather Hill, Domonique Ramirez |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Animal Behavior and Cognition
2014-05-01
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Series: | Animal Behavior and Cognition |
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Online Access: | http://www.animalbehaviorandcognition.org/uploads/journals/2/07.Hill_Ramirez_Final.pdf |
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