Abstract Knowledge about the ecology of bottlenose dolphins in the Southwestern Atlantic
Ocean is scarce. Increased by-catch rates over the last decade in coastal waters of southern …

Due to their worldwide distribution and occupancy of different types of environments,
bottlenose dolphins display considerable morphological variation. Despite limited …

Ranging behaviour and temporal patterns of individuals are known to be fundamental
sources of variation in social networks. Spatiotemporal dynamics can both provide and …

Varying levels of population structure may arise from interactions between intrinsic
behavioral and demographic factors and extrinsic environmental factors. Social …

Description of whistle characteristics and acoustic behavior of Tursiops spp. are available
throughout the world (Quick and Janik, 2008; Santos, Louro, Couchinho, & Brito, 2005; …

Two subspecies of bottlenose dolphins are observed, not simultaneously, in a narrow
coastal area of the western South Atlantic Ocean. However, their trophic interaction is …

The study of resource partitioning within a community is central to understanding the
processes that enable interspecific competition and coexistence. This study aimed to …

It is deemed important to understand cetacean occurrence and distribution to comprehend
their ecological roles. The geographical occurrence of species' niche can be used to better …

Understanding the processes that determine the occurrence of species, especially for those
exposed to human activities, is key to appropriate management. The common bottlenose …

Identifying threatened populations and quantifying their vulnerability is crucial for
establishing priorities for conservation and providing robust information for decision-making …