Cetacean Death Behaviors Quiz

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What type of animal is known to display behaviors related to death?

  • Birds
  • Reptiles
  • Cetaceans (correct)
  • Amphibians

What type of dolphin has been observed exhibiting this behavior?

  • Killer whale
  • Beluga
  • Bottlenose (correct)
  • Spinner

What type of sound has been recorded in relation to this behavior?

  • Grunts
  • Clicks
  • Whistles (correct)
  • Barks

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Study Notes

  • Cetaceans are known to frequently display behaviors related to death, such as carrying, lifting, or sinking a dead calf.
  • This behavior has been observed in both male and female bottlenose dolphins.
  • Associated vocalizations have been recorded in both cases, including a signature whistle emitted by the putative mother.
  • This result appears reasonable since bottlenose dolphins are a highly vocal species.

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