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Using photography to determine sex in pilot whales ( Globicephala melas ) is not possible: Males and females have similar dorsal fins

2012; Wiley; Volume: 29; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1748-7692.2011.00546.x

1748-7692

Joana Augusto, Timothy R. Frasier, Hal Whitehead,

Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior

Marine Mammal ScienceVolume 29, Issue 1 p. 213-220 Using photography to determine sex in pilot whales (Globicephala melas) is not possible: Males and females have similar dorsal fins Joana F. Augusto , Joana F. Augusto Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2, Canada (e-mail: [email protected]).Search for more papers by this author Timothy R. Frasier , Timothy R. Frasier Department of Biology & Forensic Sciences Programme, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3C3, CanadaSearch for more papers by this author Hal Whitehead , Hal Whitehead Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2, Canada.Search for more papers by this author Joana F. Augusto , Joana F. Augusto Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2, Canada (e-mail: [email protected]).Search for more papers by this author Timothy R. Frasier , Timothy R. Frasier Department of Biology & Forensic Sciences Programme, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3C3, CanadaSearch for more papers by this author Hal Whitehead , Hal Whitehead Department of Biology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2, Canada.Search for more papers by this author First published: 21 March 2012 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1748-7692.2011.00546.xCitations: 13 Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Literature Cited Auger-Methe, M., and H. Whitehead. 2007. 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