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The world's most isolated and distinct whale population? Humpback whales of the Arabian Sea.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Pomilla Cristina, Amaral Ana R, Collins Tim, Minton Gianna, Findlay Ken, Leslie Matthew S, Ponnampalam Louisa, Baldwin Robert, Rosenbaum Howard
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A clear understanding of population structure is essential for assessing conservation status and implementing management strategies. A small, non-migratory population of humpback whales in the Arabian Sea is classified as "Endangered" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, an assessment constrained by a lack of data, including limited understanding of its relationship to other populations. We analysed 11...
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