Isotopic composition of the eastern gray whale epidermis indicates contribution of prey outside Arctic feeding grounds
Abstract Eastern gray whales’ distribution range and plasticity in feeding behavior complicates the understanding of critical life-history such as pregnancy and lactation. Our goal was to determine if females who experienced gestation, gave birth, and lactated their calves, assimilated a high propor...
Main Authors: | Michelle Gelippi, Javier Caraveo-Patiño, Marco F. W. Gauger, Brian N. Popp, Simone Panigada, Rocío Marcín-Medina |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-04-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-10780-1 |
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