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Observations of Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) Attacks on Bryde's Whales (Balaenoptera edeni) in the Galápagos Islands.
- Source :
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Aquatic Mammals . 2013, Vol. 39 Issue 2, p196-201. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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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.
- Subjects :
- *KILLER whale behavior
*BRYDE whale
*PREDATORY marine animals
*ANIMAL defenses
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01675427
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Aquatic Mammals
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 91248591
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.39.2.2013.196