Our knowledge of the form of lateralized sleep behavior, known as unihemispheric slow
wave sleep (USWS), seen in all members of the order Cetacea examined to date, is …

Human evolution has clearly been shaped by gene–culture interactions, and there is
growing evidence that similar processes also act on populations of non-human animals …

A novel bio-inspired algorithm called Orca Predation Algorithm (OPA) is proposed in this
paper. OPA simulates the hunting behavior of orcas and abstracts it into several …

The scientific study of networks-computer, social, and biological-has received an enormous
amount of interest in recent years. However, the network approach has been applied to the …

'Erich Hoyt's handbook is an admirable, timely and highly welcome contribution.'Michael
Stachowitsch, Marine Ecology What does it mean to save the whales if their habitat is left …

Historical records demonstrate that the most numerous, per capita, ocean‐going‐vessel
strikes recorded among large‐whale species accrue to the North Atlantic right whale …

Killer whales (Orcinus orca) are large predators that occupy the top trophic position in the
world's oceans and as such may have important roles in marine ecosystem dynamics …

Taxonomy of Australian Mammals utilises the latest morphometric and genetic research to
develop the most up to date and comprehensive revision of the taxonomy of Australian …

Understanding health and mortality in killer whales (Orcinus orca) is crucial for management
and conservation actions. We reviewed pathology reports from 53 animals that stranded in …

Managing endangered species often involves evaluating the relative impacts of multiple
anthropogenic and ecological pressures. This challenge is particularly formidable for …