Interspecies pectoral fin contact between bottlenose dolphins and Atlantic spotted dolphins off Bimini, The Bahamas
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2019.09.002
Abstract: Affiliative interspecies interactions are important to community structure within an ecosystem yet understudied relative to antagonistic relationships. Mixed-species associations provide important benefits via foraging, predator avoidance and social interactions. Tactile behaviours help with social bond… read more here.
Keywords: fin contact; mixed species; pectoral fin; bottlenose dolphins ... See more keywords