[Parental behavior of the beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) in natural environment].
The parental behavior of beluga whales observed in a summer reproductive gathering (near Solovetsky Island, Onega Bay, White Sea) is described, including the parturition process. A tight association between the female and its newborn infant has been traced by the case study of a stillborn calf. Individual behavioral patterns of a mother and calves observable only in natural habitats are detailed.
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Krasnova
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Chernetskiĭ
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Zheludkova
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Bel'kovich
D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal / Q000502:physiology*; D050643:Beluga Whale / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D011247:Pregnancy; D012098:Reproduction