Using hierarchical bayes to understand movement, health, and survival in the endangered north atlantic right whale.

Using hierarchical bayes to understand movement, health, and survival in the endangered north atlantic right whale.

Body condition is an indicator of health, and it plays a key role in many vital processes for mammalian species. While evidence of individual body condition can be obtained, these observations provide just brief glimpses into the health state of the animal. An analytical framework is needed for unde...

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Main Authors: Robert S Schick, Scott D Kraus, Rosalind M Rolland, Amy R Knowlton, Philip K Hamilton, Heather M Pettis, Robert D Kenney, James S Clark
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3675107?pdf=render

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