Playful mouth‐to‐mouth interactions of belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) in managed care

Belugas (Delphinapterus leucas) engage in many forms of play (e.g., object, water, locomotor), but no play is quite as curious as the unusual form of cooperative social play involving mouth‐to‐mouth interactions. These playful interactions are characterized by two belugas approaching each other head...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Zoo biology 2023-11, Vol.42 (6), p.730-743
Hauptverfasser:	Ham, Jackson R., Lilley, Malin K., Wincheski, Riley J., Miranda, Jesus, Velarde Dediós, Ángel G., Kolodziej, Katie, Pellis, Sergio M., Manitzas Hill, Heather M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Conspecifics cooperation Delphinapterus leucas development Females Males Motor skill Mouth Shaking social networks social play behavior white whale
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