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Pygmy Sperm Whale Kogia breviceps (de Blainville, 1838)

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Handbook of the Mammals of Europe

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Abstract

This comprehensive species-specific chapter covers all aspects of mammalian biology, including taxonomy, global and European distribution, genetics, morphology, life history, ecology, behavior, parasitology, human threats, and natural impacts on populations. Species conservation management and future research challenges are addressed. The chapter includes a distribution map, a photograph of the animal, and a list of key literature.

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I would like to thank Tadasu Yamada for his assistance with verifying accounts published in the Japanese literature and Oliver Hampe for his contributions on palaeontology as well as an anonymous reviewer for input towards the original manuscript. Natasha Roussouw kindly assisted with the production of distribution maps. Caroline Weir and two anonymous reviewers are acknowledged for comments on the manuscript.

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