Behavioural analysis of multi-year satellite telemetry data provides insight into narwhal (Monodon monoceros) winter prey selection in Baffin Bay.

Narwhals (Monodon monoceros) are deep-diving Arctic cetaceans that migrate seasonally between summering and wintering grounds. The Baffin Bay population overwinters in southern Baffin Bay and Davis Strait, where they are known to forage on high-energy benthic prey. Studying narwhal winter behaviour...

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Published in:PLoS ONE
Main Authors: Claire A Hornby, Ron R Togunov, Brett T McClintock, Cortney A Watt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0330928