Parental behavior of the beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) in natural environment

The parental behavior of beluga whales observed in a summer reproductive gathering (near Solovetsky Island, Onega Bay, White Sea) is described, including the parturition process. A tight association between the female and its newborn infant has been traced by the case study of a stillborn calf. Indi...

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Published in:Biology bulletin of the Russian Academy of Sciences 2014-07, Vol.41 (4), p.349-356
Main Authors: Krasnova, V. V, Chernetsky, A. D, Zheludkova, A. I, Bel’kovich, V. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry
Biomedical and Life Sciences
calves
case studies
Cell Biology
Cetacea
Delphinapterus leucas
Ecology
habitats
Life Sciences
neonates
parental behavior
parturition
summer
Zoology
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Summary:The parental behavior of beluga whales observed in a summer reproductive gathering (near Solovetsky Island, Onega Bay, White Sea) is described, including the parturition process. A tight association between the female and its newborn infant has been traced by the case study of a stillborn calf. Individual behavioral patterns of a mother and calves observable only in natural habitats are detailed.
ISSN:1062-3590
1608-3059
DOI:10.1134/s1062359014040062