Killer whales (Orcinus orca) are among the most highly polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)–
contaminated mammals in the world, raising concern about the health consequences of …

The first comprehensive review on North Atlantic killer whales Orcinus orca was published in
1988. Since then, a significant increase in published studies has substantially improved our …

Toothed whales (suborder Odontoceti) are highly social, large brained mammals with
diverse social systems. In recent decades, a large body of work has begun investigating …

Killer whales have a cosmopolitan distribution and as a species are generalists, feeding on
a variety of prey. However, local populations tend to specialise on specific prey types. In …

Killer whales (Orcinus orca) occur seasonally in the eastern Canadian Arctic (ECA), where
their range expansion associated with declining sea ice have raised questions about the …

In oceanic ecosystems, the nature of barriers to gene flow and the processes by which
populations may become isolated are different from the terrestrial environment, and less well …

The identification of discrete intraspecific units, such as genetically informed management
units (MUs), is important to effectively develop and implement conservation strategies for …

Stranding data provide fundamental information on biometric traits of cetaceans useful to
increase knowledge on ecological traits and their consumption patterns. In this study, the …

Determining discrete and demographically independent management units within wildlife
populations is critical for their effective management and conservation. However, there is a …

Human-animal interaction occurs when the actions of one affect the other; these interactions
can be neutral, beneficial, or detrimental to one another (Nyhus, 2016). Avistamiento de …