Causes and consequences of female centrality in cetacean societies
Cetaceans are fully aquatic predatory mammals that have successfully colonized virtually all
marine habitats. Their adaptation to these habitats, so radically different from those of their …
marine habitats. Their adaptation to these habitats, so radically different from those of their …
Whale and dolphin behavioural responses to dead conspecifics
The scientific study of death across animal taxa—comparative thanatology—investigates
how animals respond behaviourally, physiologically and psychologically to dead …
how animals respond behaviourally, physiologically and psychologically to dead …
Pathologic findings and causes of death of stranded cetaceans in the Canary Islands (2006-2012)
This study describes the pathologic findings and most probable causes of death (CD) of 224
cetaceans stranded along the coastline of the Canary Islands (Spain) over a 7-year period …
cetaceans stranded along the coastline of the Canary Islands (Spain) over a 7-year period …
Temporal dynamics of mother–offspring relationships in Bigg's killer whales: opportunities for kin-directed help by post-reproductive females
Age-related changes in the patterns of local relatedness (kinship dynamics) can be a
significant selective force shaping the evolution of life history and social behaviour. In …
significant selective force shaping the evolution of life history and social behaviour. In …
Postreproductive female killer whales reduce socially inflicted injuries in their male offspring
Understanding the evolution of menopause presents a long-standing scientific challenge 1,
2, 3—why should females cease ovulation prior to the end of their natural lifespan? In …
2, 3—why should females cease ovulation prior to the end of their natural lifespan? In …
The harmful effects of captivity and chronic stress on the well-being of orcas (Orcinus orca)
L Marino, NA Rose, IN Visser, H Rally… - Journal of Veterinary …, 2020 - Elsevier
Orcas are large, deep-diving cetaceans who are known for their global distribution, wide-
ranging behavior, intelligence, and social complexity. They possess one of the largest and …
ranging behavior, intelligence, and social complexity. They possess one of the largest and …
Maternal care and offspring development in odontocetes
J Mann - Ethology and behavioral ecology of odontocetes, 2019 - Springer
Odontocetes are characterized by slow life histories and extensive maternal care, where
offspring nurse for years in some species. Among some of the largest toothed whales, the …
offspring nurse for years in some species. Among some of the largest toothed whales, the …
A long postreproductive life span is a shared trait among genetically distinct killer whale populations
The extended female postreproductive life span found in humans and some toothed whales
remains an evolutionary puzzle. Theory predicts demographic patterns resulting in …
remains an evolutionary puzzle. Theory predicts demographic patterns resulting in …
[PDF][PDF] Infanticide and sexual conflict in cetaceans
MHF McEntee, M MacQueeney… - Sex in Cetaceans …, 2023 - library.oapen.org
Infanticide by adult males is a striking example of sexual confiict; males can increase their
reproductive success by killing an unrelated infant and accelerating the mother's return to …
reproductive success by killing an unrelated infant and accelerating the mother's return to …
[PDF][PDF] Genetic tools to investigate the consequences of sex
The primary purpose of sex is reproduction. However, because not all mating events result
in fertilization and only a small number of species provide biparental care to their young …
in fertilization and only a small number of species provide biparental care to their young …