Socially Complex Breeding Interactions in Humpback Whales Are Mediated Using a Complex Acoustic Repertoire

Intraspecific conflict can be costly; therefore, many species engage in ritualized contests composed of several stages. Each stage is typically characterized by different levels of aggression, arousal, and physical conflict. During these different levels of “intensity,” animals benefit from communic...

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Main Authors: Dana A. Cusano, David Paton, Michael J. Noad, Rebecca A. Dunlop
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.665186/full