Vocal activity as a welfare indicator in killer whales in managed care

IntroductionMonitoring acoustic activity is a promising approach for assessing animal welfare in cetaceans. In particular, variations in vocal production may reflect changes in arousal and emotional state, which are critical components of welfare.MethodsWe implemented a long-term passive acoustic mo...

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Main Authors: Javier Almunia, Jonas Philipp Lüke, Fernando Rosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2025.1595113/full
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