3 Questions
What type of animal is known to display behaviors related to death?
Cetaceans
What type of dolphin has been observed exhibiting this behavior?
Bottlenose
What type of sound has been recorded in relation to this behavior?
Whistles
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.
Test your knowledge about the behaviors of cetaceans related to death, including carrying, lifting, and sinking dead calves, as well as associated vocalizations and species-specific traits.
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