Animal cognition and culture mediate predator–prey interactions
Predator–prey ecology and the study of animal cognition and culture have emerged as
independent disciplines. Research combining these disciplines suggests that both animal …
independent disciplines. Research combining these disciplines suggests that both animal …
A review of small cetacean hunts in Greenland
SJ Dolman, NK Hodgins, F Ugarte - Marine Policy, 2024 - Elsevier
Seven odontocete species are targeted by hunters in Greenland. Beluga (Delphinapterus
leucas) and narwhal (Monodon monoceros) are hunted under annual quotas. Atlantic white …
leucas) and narwhal (Monodon monoceros) are hunted under annual quotas. Atlantic white …
Dietary plasticity and broad North Atlantic origins inferred from bulk and amino acid‐specific δ15N and δ13C favour killer whale range expansions into Arctic waters
CJD Matthews, CT Yarnes, KJ Lefort… - Journal of Animal …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Killer whales (Orcinus orca) occur seasonally in the eastern Canadian Arctic (ECA), where
their range expansion associated with declining sea ice have raised questions about the …
their range expansion associated with declining sea ice have raised questions about the …
Feeding and biological differences induce wide variation in legacy persistent organic pollutant concentrations among toothed whales and polar bear in the Arctic
Polar bear and toothed whales in the Arctic exhibit orders of magnitude differences in
concentrations of legacy persistent organic pollutants (POPs), which may be attributed to …
concentrations of legacy persistent organic pollutants (POPs), which may be attributed to …
Long-term storage at 20° C compromises fatty acid composition of polar bear adipose biopsies
RM Lacombe, TC Atwood, E Peacock… - Marine Ecology …, 2024 - int-res.com
This study aimed to gain insight into the influence of storage time and temperature on fatty
acid (FA) signatures of biopsies of marine mammal adipose/blubber tissues. To examine …
acid (FA) signatures of biopsies of marine mammal adipose/blubber tissues. To examine …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of persistent organic pollutants in killer whales (Orcinus orca) of the Canadian Arctic: Implications for subsistence consumption and conservation …
Killer whales (Orcinus orca) historically restricted to certain Arctic regions due to extensive
sea ice have recently been documented farther north and for longer durations in the …
sea ice have recently been documented farther north and for longer durations in the …
Ex vivo and in vitro methods as a platform for studying anthropogenic effects on marine mammals: four challenges and how to meet them
Marine mammals are integral to global biodiversity and marine health through their roles in
coastal, benthic, and pelagic ecosystems. Marine mammals face escalating threats from …
coastal, benthic, and pelagic ecosystems. Marine mammals face escalating threats from …
Killer whales in the Gulf of Mexico and North Atlantic off the Southeastern United States
KP Barry, KD Mullin, K Maze-Foley… - Frontiers in Marine …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Killer whales occur in the Gulf of Mexico (GoMex) and the North Atlantic, including off the
southeastern United States (SEUS). Data from cetacean surveys during 1990–2021 and …
southeastern United States (SEUS). Data from cetacean surveys during 1990–2021 and …