Songs of the Humpback Whale

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Title
Songs of the Humpback Whale
Source
ZOOL 567, Fall 2021
Rights
CC BY-NC-SA
Contributor
Canva
Creator
Revington, Jessica
Description
An infographic highlighting current research and knowledge on the purpose of humpback whale song. Humpback whale song may be implicated in mating behaviours and contribute to reproductive fitness in males.
References
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Darling, J. D., Jones, M. E., & Nicklin, C. P. (2006). Humpback whale songs: Do they organize males during the breeding season? Behaviour, 143(9), 1051-1101. https://doi.org/10.1163/156853906778607381

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Date
12/01/2021
Category
Reproductive Behaviour & Parental Care/Social Behaviour
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