Nursing parameters in captive killer whales (Orcinus orca)

Abstract 10.1002/(SICI)1098-2361(1999)18:53.3.CO;2-4 We examined nursing behaviors for a population of captive-born killer whales (four females, three males) at SeaWorld parks from birth until 90 days of age. Nursing parameters examined included cumulatives of suckles per day, bouts per day, and suckle duration (seconds) per day. Daily cumulatives of all nursing parameters peaked within the first […]