Insights into the foraging behaviour of an understudied orca population

Authors

  • Mel Cosentino Wild Earth Foundation, Av de las Ballenas 9500, U9121XAQ, Puerto Pirámides, Peninsula Valdes, Chubut
  • Nacho Oria Sedna Project, Calle Remences 6, 17005 Girona

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5597/lajam00272

Keywords:

Feeding ecology, Behaviour

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Published

2021-11-30

How to Cite

Cosentino, M., & Oria, N. (2021). Insights into the foraging behaviour of an understudied orca population. Latin American Journal of Aquatic Mammals, 16(1), 51-53. https://doi.org/10.5597/lajam00272

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