Epigenetic estimation of age in humpback whales

Age is a fundamental aspect of animal ecology, but is difficult to determine in many species. Humpback whales exemplify this as they have a lifespan comparable to humans, mature sexually as early as 4 years and have no reliable visual age indicators after their first year. Current methods for estima...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Polanowski, A., Robbins, J., Chandler, D., Jarman, Simon
Format: Journal Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell 2014
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/72939