Groundbreaking Genetic Kinship Study Sheds Light on Beluga Whale Society (IMAGE)

Florida Atlantic University

Groundbreaking Genetic Kinship Study Sheds Light on Beluga Whale Society

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Beluga ('white' in Russian) whales' incredibly sophisticated series of vocal repertoires and acoustic systems suggest that they are capable of forming very complex relationships and groups.

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Lisa Barry, NOAA/NMFS/AFSC/MML

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Credit: Lisa Barry, NOAA/NMFS/AFSC/MML

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