The multiple functions of male song within the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) mating system: review, evaluation, and synthesis
LM Herman - Biological Reviews, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Humpback whales (M egaptera novaeangliae) are seasonal breeders, annually migrating
from high‐latitude summer feeding grounds to low‐latitude winter breeding grounds. The …
from high‐latitude summer feeding grounds to low‐latitude winter breeding grounds. The …
Causes and consequences of female centrality in cetacean societies
Cetaceans are fully aquatic predatory mammals that have successfully colonized virtually all
marine habitats. Their adaptation to these habitats, so radically different from those of their …
marine habitats. Their adaptation to these habitats, so radically different from those of their …
Strong maternal fidelity and natal philopatry shape genetic structure in North Pacific humpback whales
We quantified the relative influence of maternal fidelity to feeding grounds and natal fidelity
to breeding grounds on the population structure of humpback whales Megaptera …
to breeding grounds on the population structure of humpback whales Megaptera …
When does cultural evolution become cumulative culture? A case study of humpback whale song
EC Garland, C Garrigue… - … Transactions of the …, 2022 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Culture presents a second inheritance system by which innovations can be transmitted
between generations and among individuals. Some vocal behaviours present compelling …
between generations and among individuals. Some vocal behaviours present compelling …
Humpback whale abundance in the North Pacific estimated by photographic capture‐recapture with bias correction from simulation studies
J Barlow, J Calambokidis, EA Falcone… - Marine Mammal …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
We estimated the abundance of humpback whales in the North Pacific by capture‐recapture
methods using over 18,000 fluke identification photographs collected in 2004–2006. Our …
methods using over 18,000 fluke identification photographs collected in 2004–2006. Our …
Review of cetacean biopsy techniques: Factors contributing to successful sample collection and physiological and behavioral impacts
DP Noren, JA Mocklin - Marine Mammal Science, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Biopsy techniques have been developed to collect skin and blubber samples through non‐
lethal methods. One sample can provide data on genetics, prey preferences, foraging …
lethal methods. One sample can provide data on genetics, prey preferences, foraging …
What influences the worldwide genetic structure of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus)?
The interplay of natural selection and genetic drift, influenced by geographic isolation,
mating systems and population size, determines patterns of genetic diversity within species …
mating systems and population size, determines patterns of genetic diversity within species …
Population structure of South Pacific humpback whales and the origin of the eastern Polynesian breeding grounds
Most known concentrations of humpback whales in the southern hemisphere were exploited
by commercial whaling operations, first on tropical breeding grounds during the 19th century …
by commercial whaling operations, first on tropical breeding grounds during the 19th century …
Abundance of humpback whales in Oceania using photo-identification and microsatellite genotyping
Estimating the abundance of long-lived, migratory animals is challenging but essential for
managing populations. We provide the first abundance estimates of endangered humpback …
managing populations. We provide the first abundance estimates of endangered humpback …
Global diversity and oceanic divergence of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae)
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) annually undertake the longest migrations
between seasonal feeding and breeding grounds of any mammal. Despite this dispersal …
between seasonal feeding and breeding grounds of any mammal. Despite this dispersal …