Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Odontocetes

The book "Ethology and Behavioral Ecology of Odontocetes" offers a comprehensive analysis of the behaviors and ecological aspects of toothed whales, including dolphins and porpoises. In 23 chapters written by 40 different authors, the ethological concepts of these marine mammals are described in detail within their natural habitats. The focus is on behavioral ecology and the patterns observed in well-studied species and groups, particularly over the last 15 years. The work aims to provide a modern understanding of the ethology and behavior of these highly developed, socially flexible mammals that have evolutionarily diverged from land-dwelling social mammals. Additionally, several chapters address the challenges these populations and species face due to human activities, with the goal of contributing to the resolution or mitigation of some human-related issues through a better understanding of behavior.