Toothed whales (suborder Odontoceti) are highly social, large brained mammals with
diverse social systems. In recent decades, a large body of work has begun investigating …

Identification of the geographic extent of population boundaries, the distribution of genetic
lineages, and the amount of genetic exchange among breeding groups is needed for …

Simple Summary Photo-identification is a non-invasive method of identifying individual
animals from natural markings present on one or more parts of the body. The dorsal fin of a …

An understanding of population structure and connectivity at multiple spatial scales is
required to assist wildlife conservation and management. This is particularly critical for …

The Shannon Estuary in Ireland is home to a resident population of bottlenose dolphins
(Tursiops truncatus) and is designated as a Special Area of Conservation under the EU …

Abstract may affect population viability, especially those limiting female reproductive
capacity. Photo-identification has been used to monitor the resident bottlenose dolphin …

Oscillations in the Earth's temperature and the subsequent retreating and advancing of ice-
sheets around the polar regions are thought to have played an important role in sha** the …

Protecting species often involves the designation of protected areas, wherein suitable
management strategies are applied either at the taxon or ecosystem level. Special Areas of …

Bottlenose dolphins encountered around the Irish coast are considered part of a wide‐
ranging coastal community; however, knowledge on the significance of the north of Ireland …

Accurate description of population structure and genetic connectivity is essential for efficient
conservation efforts. Along the European coastline, Tursiops truncatus typically shows high …