Biological studies of bottlenose dolphins from Natal coastal waters.

The biology of bottlenose dolphins from the east coast of southern Africa is investigated. Births occur predominantly in summer, after a one year gestation period. Calves are born at a length of approximately 103 cm and a mass of nearly 14 kg. Neonates are closely attended by the mother, she determi...

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Main Author: Cockcroft, Victor Gavin.
Other Authors: Ross, Graham.
Language:en_ZA
Published: 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10879