Capture, Transport, and Initial Adaptation of Beluga Whales.

Abstract

Six beluga whales were collected for use in research and development programs aimed at exploring the capabilities of different species of marine mammals. Experiences with the whales verified the importance of the early initiation of force-feeding procedures, since newly captured belugas are reluctant to feed on their own when transported to a different environment. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA169921

Entities

People

  • C. A. Bowers
  • R. E. Austin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aircrafts
  • Animals
  • Climate Change
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Feeding Methods
  • Fish
  • Geographic Regions
  • Health Services
  • Hudson Bay
  • Mammals
  • Marine Mammals
  • Medical Examination
  • Oceanography
  • Shallow Water
  • United States
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Systems Analysis and Design