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Cetacean culture: Definitions and evidence

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 October 2001

Janet Mann
Janet Mann
Affiliation:
Departments of Psychology and Biology, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057 mannj2@georgetown.edu
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Abstract

Rendell and Whitehead have drawn attention to some striking cetacean behaviour patterns. However, the claims for “culture” are premature. Weak examples of cetacean social learning do not, in sum, provide strong evidence for culture. Other terms, such as social learning, vocal learning, imitation, and tradition may be applied in some cases without resorting to more complex and controversial terms.

Type
Brief Report
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 24 , Issue 2 , April 2001 , pp. 343
Copyright
© 2001 Cambridge University Press

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