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Biggs Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) Predation on Subadult Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Lower Cook Inlet and Kodiak, Alaska.

Authors :
Saulitis, Eva
Holmes, L. A.
Matkin, Craig
Wynne, Kate
Ellifrit, David
St-Amand, Cy
Source :
Aquatic Mammals. 2015, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p341-344. 4p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

The article focuses on the predation of Bigg's killer whales (Orcinus orca) on calf and subadult humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) in Alaska. Humpback whale attacks by Bigg's killer whales in Lower Cook Inlet and Kodiak, Alaska are discussed. It says that some predation on calf and subadult humpback whales occurred during summer on their northern feeding grounds.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01675427
Volume :
41
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aquatic Mammals
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
109109117
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1578/AM.41.3.2015.341