Belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) create facial displays during social interactions by changing the shape of their melons

Abstract Beluga whales are considered unique among odontocetes in their ability to visibly alter the appearance of their head by changing the shape of the melon, but only anecdotal observations are available to evaluate the use or potential function of these melon shapes. This study of belugas in pr...

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Main Authors: Justin T. Richard, Isabelle Pellegrini, Rachael Levine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2024-03-01
Series:Animal Cognition
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10071-024-01843-z
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