In a 13-year study, researchers found beluga whales “mate swap” to preserve genetic diversity in isolated environment.
(CN) — For decades, a group of beluga whales has called the frigid waters of Alaska’s Bristol Bay home. Now, as their world shifts faster than almost anywhere else, researchers have uncovered an unforeseen survival tactic for the animal — swapping mates, a strategy that could shape its future.
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