Meet the biologists deciphering marine-mammal histories from baleen, whiskers and tusks
Biologists are using keratin samples from marine mammals, such as baleen and tusks, to reconstruct the life histories of these animals. These samples provide a chronological record of stress, reproduction, and environmental exposure over the animal's lifespan.
Why it matters
This research provides critical data for conservation efforts, helping scientists understand how climate change and human activity impact marine mammal health.
Meet the biologists deciphering marine-mammal histories from baleen, whiskers and tusks
The article is a scientific report focused on research methodology and conservation biology.
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