Social calls in humpback whale mother-calf groups off Sainte Marie breeding ground (Madagascar, Indian Ocean)

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) use vocalizations during diverse social interactions or activities such as foraging or mating. Unlike songs produced only by males, social calls are produced by all types of individuals (adult males and females, juveniles and calves). Several studies have des...

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Main Authors: Anjara Saloma, Maevatiana N. Ratsimbazafindranahaka, Mathilde Martin, Aristide Andrianarimisa, Chloé Huetz, Olivier Adam, Isabelle Charrier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2022-08-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/13785.pdf