Beluga whales avoid inbreeding by switching partners over time, helping a small, isolated population stay genetically healthy ...
In the icy waters of Alaska’s Bristol Bay, a new study reveals how a small population of beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) survive the long haul through a surprising strategy: they mate with ...
We witnessed these apex predators combing the shoreline for their favorite pinniped prey, and they easily connected." ...
Recent observations suggest that orcas may have developed a new communication strategy to coordinate, plan, and execute their ...
Researchers in Alaska have discovered that beluga whales have lots of different partners and this “mate switching” could be vital for helping populations survive.