Energetic and physical limitations on the breaching performance of large whales

Energetic and physical limitations on the breaching performance of large whales

The considerable power needed for large whales to leap out of the water may represent the single most expensive burst maneuver found in nature. However, the mechanics and energetic costs associated with the breaching behaviors of large whales remain poorly understood. In this study we deployed whale...

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Main Authors: Paolo S Segre, Jean Potvin, David E Cade, John Calambokidis, Jacopo Di Clemente, Frank E Fish, Ari S Friedlaender, William T Gough, Shirel R Kahane-Rapport, Cláudia Oliveira, Susan E Parks, Gwenith S Penry, Malene Simon, Alison K Stimpert, David N Wiley, KC Bierlich, Peter T Madsen, Jeremy A Goldbogen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2020-03-01
Series:eLife
Subjects:
locomotion
performance
maneuverability
breaching
cetaceans
Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/51760

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https://elifesciences.org/articles/51760

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