We discuss the evolution, phylogenetic relations to right whales, and geographical distribution of bowhead whales. We summarize its relations to humans, including whaling by indigenous and European whalers, conservation efforts, and modern challenges with increased shipping, fishing, and climate change. We also discuss their adaptations that have usually been explained as related to living in the Arctic but might be better explained as related to frugal use of limited resources.
We discuss the evolution, phylogenetic relations to right whales, and geographical distribution of bowhead whales. We summarize its relations to humans, including whaling by indigenous and European whalers, conservation efforts, and modern challenges with increased shipping, fishing, and climate change. We also discuss their adaptations that have usually been explained as related to living in the Arctic but might be better explained as related to frugal use of limited resources.
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history; life history; Bowhead whale; bowhead whale; Balaena mysticetus; conservation; whaling; International Whaling Commission; Inupiat; prehistoric
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