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Sneaking Giants: how humpback whales avoid scattering their fish prey

Small prey animals are generally much slower than the predators attacking them, but have a distinct advantage that can help them escape: maneuverability. When a prey observes a predator approaching, the change in the predator's visual profile gives it a good idea of the size... click to read more

Nicholas Carey | Postdoctoral Researcher at Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University

Dave Cade | Postdoctoral Researcher at Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University

whales

predator-prey interactions

fish feeding

attack kinematics

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published on Jan 13, 2021

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