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Can culture be solely inferred from the absence of genetic or environmental factors ? [PDF]

, 2001
Rendell & Whitehead's minimalist definition of culture does not allow for the important gaps between cetaceans and Inimans. A more complete analysis reveals important discontinuities that may be more instnictive for comparative purposes than the ...
Ripoll, T, Vauclair, J
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Initial characterization of novel beaked whale morbillivirus in Hawaiian cetaceans [PDF]

, 2015
JM Jacob, KL West, Gerald D. Levine, Susan Sánchez, B. Jensen   +4 more
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Discovery of sexual dimorphism of the laryngeal sac in the common minke whale Balaenoptera acutorostrata

The Anatomical Record, Volume 309, Issue 2, Page 397-416, February 2026.
Abstract Mysticetes, or baleen whales, have an air sac on the ventral surface of the larynx known as the “laryngeal sac.” The primary hypothesis regarding this structure's function is that it is involved in sound production. However, several other functions have been proposed, including air recycling, air storage, and even buoyancy control.
Gen Nakamura, Hiroko Yamada, Ayumi Hirose, Hikari Maeda, Joy S. Reidenberg, Hidehiro Kato, Shinho Park, Yoshihiro Fujise   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characterization of salmon‐foraging harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) in the Erimo region, Hokkaido, Japan, using finite mixture models

The Journal of Wildlife Management, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2026.
Finite mixture models revealed that older, larger harbor seals specialize in salmon predation at setnets in Hokkaido, Japan, suggesting targeted management strategies focusing on these specialist individuals could effectively reduce fishery conflicts while protecting the broader seal population.
Takahito Masubuchi, Mari Kobayashi
wiley   +1 more source

Epigenetic Age Estimation for Hawaiian False Killer Whales (Pseudorca crassidens) in the Absence of ‘Known‐Age’ Individuals

Molecular Ecology Resources, Volume 26, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Epigenetic aging models hold great promise for enhancing many aspects of wildlife research and management. However, their utility is limited by the need to train models using known‐aged animals, which are rare among wildlife species. We present a novel approach to developing methylation‐based age prediction models that enables us to train ...
Karen K. Martien, Robin W. Baird, Kelly M. Robertson, Michaela A. Kratofil, Sabre D. Mahaffy, Kristi L. West, Susan J. Chivers, Frederick I. Archer   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Facilitative interspecific interactions in marine vertebrates across scales: from individuals to ecosystems

Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 1, Page 519-538, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Facilitative interspecific interactions (FIIs) confer benefits to at least one participant without detriment to others. Although often less emphasised than antagonistic interactions in ecological studies, this review highlights the significant ecological role of FIIs across biological scales – from individual behaviours to population ...
Eduardo Döbber Vontobel, Sophie Smout, Jorge L. Rodrigues Filho, Ronaldo Angelini, Mauricio Cantor, Fábio G. Daura‐Jorge   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating Prey Availability for the Rice's Whale (Balaenoptera ricei) Based on Environmental DNA

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 1, January 2026.
To characterize the prey community of the critically endangered Rice's whale, we employed environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding in its core habitat. Our multi‐marker approach detected significantly greater fish biodiversity than concurrent trawl surveys and revealed a higher prevalence of key prey taxa.
Katherine Silliman, Lynsey A. Wilcox Talbot, Mary Applegate, Laura Aichinger Dias, Lance P. Garrison, Mark Grace, Corinne N. Paterson, Luke R. Thompson, Nicole L. Vollmer, Patricia E. Rosel   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Behavioral responses of goose‐beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) to simulated military sonar

Ecosphere, Volume 17, Issue 1, January 2026.
Abstract We report direct measurements of changes in diving and movement behavior for 53 goose‐beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) in relation to experimentally controlled mid‐frequency (3–4 kHz) active sonar (MFAS) signals. These signals simulate powerful Navy sources that have been associated with multiple mortal stranding events for this species. We
B. L. Southall, R. S. Schick, W. R. Cioffi, S. L. DeRuiter, H. J. Foley, C. M. Harris, A. E. Harshbarger, J. E. Joseph, T. Margolina, D. P. Nowacek, N. J. Quick, Z. T. Swaim, L. Thomas, D. M. Waples, D. L. Webster, J. H. Wisse, A. J. Read   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Long‐Term Demographic Trends of Near Threatened Coastal Dolphins Living in an Urban Estuary

Ecology and Evolution
Understanding population demography of threatened species and how they vary in relation to natural and anthropogenic stressors is essential for effective conservation. We used a long‐term photographic capture‐recapture dataset (1993–2020) of Indo‐Pacific
Kennadie Haigh, Guido J. Parra, Luciana Möller, Aude Steiner, Mike Bossley   +4 more
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Projecting biomass declines in the St Helena marine protected area food web due to climate change

Limnology and Oceanography Letters, Volume 11, Issue 1, January 2026.
Abstract Understanding marine ecosystem responses to climate change is crucial for developing ecosystem‐based adaptation strategies. We applied the StrathE2E model to assess climate change impacts on the food web of the St Helena marine protected area (SHMPA). The model was parameterized using two Earth System models (GFDL, CNRM) and two future climate
Júlia P. Olher, Jack Laverick, Michael Heath, Douglas C. Speirs, Maria A. Gasalla   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source