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1. First Record of a Live-Stranded Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in Coastal Ecuador and Insights on Killer Whale Occurrence in Ecuadorian Waters.

Author

Alava, Juan José, Jiménez, Pedro J., Fair, Patricia A., and Barrett-Lennard, Lance

Subjects
*KILLER whale behavior, *AQUATIC mammals, *ECOLOGICAL research
Abstract

The article offers information on several aspects associated with the live-stranded killer whale (Orcinus orca) in Coastal Ecuador along with insights on an occurrence of Killer Whale in Ecuadorian Waters. The topics addressed include details on the documented observations and unpublished records of killer whales (Orcinus orca) in coastal waters of Ecuador from 1996 to June 2017.

Published
2019
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2. Observations of Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) Attacks on Bryde's Whales (Balaenoptera edeni) in the Galápagos Islands.

Author

Alava, Juan José, Smith, Kerri J., O'Hern, Julia, Alarcón, Daniela, Merlen, Godfrey, and Denkinger, Judith

Subjects
*KILLER whale behavior, *BRYDE whale, *PREDATORY marine animals, *ANIMAL defenses
Abstract

The article presents observations on attacks of killer whales Bryde's whales in Galápagos Islands in Ecuador. It states that eight photographs were analyzed, showing the predatory event that occurred in Bolívar Channel located between Isabela Islands and Fernandina. It mentions that Bryde's whales lacked resistance and did not have defensive mechanisms. It adds that killer whales showed effective predation and group coordination.

Published
2013
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