Knowledge of animal energetics is fundamental to the understanding of long distance
migration and the strategies required for survival and reproduction during extensive …

Cetacean energy stores are known to vary according to life history, reproductive status and
time of year; however, the opportunity to quantify these relationships is rare. Using a unique …

Habitat protection is a principle strategy for threatened species conservation management.
The effectiveness of this strategy relies on the correct identification of habitats important for …

Whales migrate long distances and reproduce on a finite store of energy. Budgeting the use
of this limited energy reserve is an important factor to ensure survival over the period of …

In order to exploit seasonally favourable habitats for feeding and breeding, humpback
whales Megaptera novaeangliae undertake one of the longest migrations in the animal …

In the northern hemisphere, humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) typically migrate
between summer/autumn feeding grounds at high latitudes, and specific winter/spring …

Migratory humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) cover the cost of reproduction in low‐
latitude breeding grounds with stored energy accumulated from polar feeding grounds. The …

Baleen whales store energy gained on foraging grounds to support reproduction and other
metabolic needs while fasting for long periods during migration. Whale body condition can …

Long‐distance migration is a demanding physical activity, and how well animals manage
the associated costs will have important implications for their fitness. The Oceania …

Abstract Eastern North Pacific grey whales (Eschrichtius robustus) rely on energy reserves
obtained on their northern feeding grounds to complete their annual 17,000 km round-trip …