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Title: Congenital diffuse hyperplastic goiter associated with perinatal mortality in 11 captive-bornbottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncates).
Creator: Garner, M. M., Shwetz, C., Ramer, J. C., Rasmussen, J. M., Petrini, K., Cowan, D. F., Raymond, J. T., Bossart, Gregory D., Levine, G. A., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Date Issued: 2002
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007243
Subject Headings: Bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus, Thyroid gland, Goiter
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Title: Lobomycosis in bottlenose dolphins: spatial aggregation of an emerging infectious disease.
Creator: Reif, John S., Murdoch, M. Elizabeth, Mazzoil, Marilyn S., Fair, Patricia A., Bossart, Gregory D.
Date Issued: 2006
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007362
Subject Headings: Bottlenose dolphin, Lobomycosis, Emerging infectious diseases
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Examination of naturally exposed bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) for Microsporidia, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia.
Creator: Fayer, R.,, Fair, Patricia A., Bossart, Gregory D., Santin, M., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Date Issued: 2008
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007045
Subject Headings: Bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus, Microsporidia, Cryptosporidium, Giardia
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Cross-reactivity between immunoglobulin G antibodies of whales and dolphins correlates with evolutionary distance.
Creator: Nollens, H. H., Ruiz, C., Walsh, M. T., Gulland, F. M. D., Bossart, Gregory D., Jensen, Eric D., McBain, J. F., Wellehan, J. F. X., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Date Issued: 2008
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007248
Subject Headings: Whales, Dolphins, Immunoglobulin G, Antibodies, Cetacea
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Prevalence of Sarcocystis sp. in stranded Atlantic white-sided dolphins (Lagenorhynchus acutus).
Creator: Ewing, Ruth Y., Zaias, Julia, Stamper, M. A., Bossart, Gregory D., Dubey, J. P., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Date Issued: 2002
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3183735
Subject Headings: Atlantic white-sided dolphin, Sarcocystis, Protozoa
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Pathologic findings in stranded Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) from the Indian River Lagoon, Florida.
Creator: Bossart, Gregory D., Meisner, Rene A., McCulloch, Stephen D., Kilpatrick, David, Friday, R., Murdoch, M. Elizabeth, Mase, B., Defran, R. H., Mazzoil, Marilyn S., Varela, Rene A.
Date Issued: 2003
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3183169
Subject Headings: Bottlenose dolphin--Atlantic Coast (U.S.), Bottlenose dolphin --Mortality, Necropsy
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Hematologic, biochemical, and cytologic findings from apparently healthy atlantic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) inhabiting the Indian River Lagoon, Florida, USA.
Creator: Goldstein, Juli D., Reese, E., Reif, John S., Varela, Rene A., McCulloch, Stephen D., Defran, R. H., Fair, Patricia A., Bossart, Gregory D., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Date Issued: 2006
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3183788
Subject Headings: Bottlenose dolphin, Bottlenose dolphin --Atlantic Coast (U.S.), Hematology, Cytology
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Prevalence and diversity of antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli in bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncates) from the Indian River Lagoon, Florida and Charleston Harbor area, South Carolina.
Creator: Greig, Thomas W., Bemiss, John A., Lyon, Barbara R., Bossart, Gregory D., Fair, Patricia A.
Date Issued: 2007
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/1925761
Subject Headings: Veterinary mycology, Bottlenose dolphin --Research --United States, Bottlenose dolphin --Diseases, Veterinary microbiology
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Title: Home on the range: spatial ecology of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) in the Bahamas.
Creator: Augliere, Bethany., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Biological Sciences
Abstract/Description: I examined summer home range use of Altantic spotted dolphins in the Bahamas from 1991-2004. Home ranges for 86 dolphins using the 95% Fixed Kernel Density (FKD) estimator averages 62.o km2+=22.96 km2 and ranged from 24.8 km2 to 148.4 km2. Older animals and males had the largest ranges. Home range size did not vary with female reproductive status. core areas were defined by the 50% FKD contour and averaged 10.32 km2 +=5.47 km2. Habitat use was different between reproductive states for females...
Show moreI examined summer home range use of Altantic spotted dolphins in the Bahamas from 1991-2004. Home ranges for 86 dolphins using the 95% Fixed Kernel Density (FKD) estimator averages 62.o km2+=22.96 km2 and ranged from 24.8 km2 to 148.4 km2. Older animals and males had the largest ranges. Home range size did not vary with female reproductive status. core areas were defined by the 50% FKD contour and averaged 10.32 km2 +=5.47 km2. Habitat use was different between reproductive states for females. Non-reproductively active (NRA) females used deeped habitat. Behavioral use of the home range varied spatially. The core area was an important foraging area for males and reproductively active females. NRA females foraged more outside their core area compared to the core area.
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Date Issued: 2012
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3358277
Subject Headings: Social behavior of animals, Dolphins, Geographical distribution, Dolphins, Habitat
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Title: Social play as a tool for developing social-cognitive skills in a wild population of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis).
Creator: Bender, Courtney Elizabeth., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Biological Sciences
Abstract/Description: The purposes of this dissertation were to identify complex social-cognitive behaviors in a population of wild Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) using long-term video archives and identify developmental trends in those behaviors. Chapter One analyzed calf behavior during foraging events involving maternal teaching in order to identify mechanisms for sharing information between mother and calf... The calves' behavior was affected by the referencing cues, supporting the presence of...
Show moreThe purposes of this dissertation were to identify complex social-cognitive behaviors in a population of wild Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) using long-term video archives and identify developmental trends in those behaviors. Chapter One analyzed calf behavior during foraging events involving maternal teaching in order to identify mechanisms for sharing information between mother and calf... The calves' behavior was affected by the referencing cues, supporting the presence of joint attention and true teaching behavior....Chapter Two observed the altered benthic foraging behavior of juvenile play groups, in which juveniles took turns chasing the fish and using referencing gestures to reference the position of the fish to other individuals during the chase, despite the ability of these young, independent dolphins to catch fish much more quickly and efficiently alson... The third chapter analyzed social object play in which dolphins passed pieces of seaweed between individuals. The data clarified developmental trends in the play, and suggested social-cognitive abilities needed for participation.
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Date Issued: 2012
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/3358280
Subject Headings: Social behavior in animals, Cognition in animals, Dolphins, Behavior, Atlantic spotted dolphin
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Title: Signature whistles in Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis): Qualitative and quantitative analysis of mothers and offspring.
Creator: Bebus, Sara E., Florida Atlantic University, Herzing, Denise L.
Abstract/Description: The signature whistles of related Atlantic spotted dolphins ( Stenella frontalis) in the Bahamas were evaluated for similarity. Judges compared the contour patterns of signature whistles pair-wise between 19 dolphins. Whistle parameters between the signature whistles of individuals were statistically compared. There were no significant differences between the signature whistles of male and female calves when the similarity of their whistles was compared to their mothers. However, there was a...
Show moreThe signature whistles of related Atlantic spotted dolphins ( Stenella frontalis) in the Bahamas were evaluated for similarity. Judges compared the contour patterns of signature whistles pair-wise between 19 dolphins. Whistle parameters between the signature whistles of individuals were statistically compared. There were no significant differences between the signature whistles of male and female calves when the similarity of their whistles was compared to their mothers. However, there was a tendency with female calves more likely to produce signature whistles similar to their mothers' whistles. Three out of five female calves produced signature whistles that were "very similar" or "similar" to the signature whistles of their mothers. Two out of four male calves produced signature whistles that were "similar" to the signature whistles of their mothers. The signature whistles of mother and calf pairs were more likely to be "similar" to each other than the signature whistles of sibling pairs.
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Date Issued: 2006
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13408
Subject Headings: Dolphins--Physiology, Animal communication, Atlantic spotted dolphin--Behavior, Animal sounds
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Title: Signature whistle stability in wild female Atlantic spotted dolphins, Stenella frontalis.
Creator: Burris, Jennifer., Florida Atlantic University, Salmon, Michael
Abstract/Description: Previous qualitative assessment indicated that signature whistles of temporarily captured, free-ranging dolphins remain stable over periods of 2--12 years. This study reports on the stability of signature whistle parameters in wild female Atlantic spotted dolphins in the Bahamas over five or more years and between changes in age class. Signature whistles from seven female dolphins were pooled into blocks of 'early' and 'late' years for the time assessment. Signature whistles from five females...
Show morePrevious qualitative assessment indicated that signature whistles of temporarily captured, free-ranging dolphins remain stable over periods of 2--12 years. This study reports on the stability of signature whistle parameters in wild female Atlantic spotted dolphins in the Bahamas over five or more years and between changes in age class. Signature whistles from seven female dolphins were pooled into blocks of 'early' and 'late' years for the time assessment. Signature whistles from five females were pooled by age class for the second analysis. Duration, minimum frequency, maximum frequency, and change in frequency were measured from spectrograms of whistles for statistical analysis. No significant changes were found in any of the signature whistle parameters either between early and late periods of time or with a change in age class.
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Date Issued: 2004
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13155
Subject Headings: Dolphins--Physiology, Animal communication, Atlantic spotted dolphin--Behavior, Animal sounds
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Population structure and dispersal of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) of the Indian River Lagoon Estuary, Florida, and adjacent Atlantic waters.
Creator: Rodgers, Sarah E., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Biological Sciences
Abstract/Description: Worldwide research of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) has led to varied definitions and terminology regarding ways to group dolphins for study and management. An understanding of the demographic history and population structure of bottlenose dolphins residing within the Indian River Lagoon Estuary System (IRLES), Florida, is needed to help define the IRLES dolphin population: ecotype, population, or community. Using mitochondrial DNA sequencing and microsatellite genotyping, this...
Show moreWorldwide research of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) has led to varied definitions and terminology regarding ways to group dolphins for study and management. An understanding of the demographic history and population structure of bottlenose dolphins residing within the Indian River Lagoon Estuary System (IRLES), Florida, is needed to help define the IRLES dolphin population: ecotype, population, or community. Using mitochondrial DNA sequencing and microsatellite genotyping, this study detected: (1) genetic differentiation between estuarine and coastal individuals (FstmtDNA=0.414, Fstmsat=0.057; p<0.05; K=2), (2) genetic differentiation between the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) and Mosquito Lagoon (ML) (FstmtDNA=0.0201, Fstmsat=0.0234; p<0.09), and (3) minute undefined sub-structure within the IRLES (FstmtDNA=-0.00 -0.0379, Fstmsat=0.00 - vii 0.0445; p>0.1). Additionally, within ML this study detected non-mixing cohabitation of two potential ecotypes, estuarine and coastal. These findings raise many questions regarding how dolphins are presently categorized and managed which are critical to population assessments including abundance, vital rates, and health.
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Date Issued: 2013
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3362568
Subject Headings: Biogeography, Bottlenose dolphin, Behavior, Bottlenose dolphin, Geographical distribution, Bottlenose dolphin
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Title: Radio-tracking and survivorship of two rehabilitated Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in the Indian River Lagoon, Florida.
Creator: Mazzoil, Marilyn S., McCulloch, Stephen D., Youngbluth, Marsh J., Kilpatrick, David, Murdoch, M. Elizabeth, Mase-Guthrie, Blair, Odell, Daniel K., Bossart, Gregory D.
Date Issued: 2008
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/1789351
Subject Headings: Bottlenose dolphin --Research --United States, Marine animals --Florida, Radio telemetry
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A comparison of several serologic tests to detect antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii in naturally exposed bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus).
Creator: Dubey, J. P., Fair, Patricia A., Bossart, Gregory D., Hill, D., Fayer, R., Sreekumar, C., Kwok, O. C. H., Thulliez, P., Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Date Issued: 2005
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007044
Subject Headings: Bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus, Toxoplasma gondii, Antibodies, Serologic Tests
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Title: Helicobacter cetorum in and its role in development of gastric ulcer disease in Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
Creator: Gonzalez, Christie M., Proffitt, C. Edward, Graduate College
Date Issued: 2011-04-08
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3164535
Subject Headings: Helicobacter pylori infections, Digestive organs --Diseases, Bottlenose dolphin
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Serological Evidence of Exposure to Selected Viral, Bacterial and Protozoal Pathogens in Free-Ranging Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) from the Indian River Lagoon, Florida and Charleston, South Carolina.
Creator: Schaefer, Adam M., Reif, John S., Goldstein, Juli D., Ryan, Caitlin N., Fair, Patricia A., Bossart, Gregory D.
Date Issued: 2009
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/3172826
Subject Headings: Bottlenose dolphin, Pathogenic microorganisms, Pathogenic bacteria, Bacterial diseases, Zoonoses, Microbiology
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Isolation and characterization of the first American bottlenosedolphin papillomavirus: Tursiops truncatus papillomavirus type 2.
Creator: Rehtanz, Manuela, Ghim, Shin-je, Rector, A., Van Ranst, M., Fair, Patricia A., Bossart, Gregory D., Jenson, A. Bennett, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
Date Issued: 2006
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007116
Subject Headings: Charleston Harbor (S.C.), Papillomaviruses, Tursiops truncatus, Bottlenose dolphin
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: Site Fidelity Assessment of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) Following Large-Scale Emigration of Sympatric Atlantic Spotted Dolphins (Stenella frontalis) in the Bahamas.
Creator: Kuhn, Sommer L., Herzing, Denise L., Hughes, Colin, Florida Atlantic University, Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Biological Sciences
Abstract/Description: Two sympatric species of dolphins (Atlantic spotted dolphins, Stenella frontalis and Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus) have been long-term residents to Little Bahama Bank. This study assessed whether there was a change in residence patterns or diurnal foraging depths of bottlenose dolphins following a large emigration event in the resident spotted dolphin community on this sandbank. Photo-identification was used to identify individual bottlenose dolphins and compare pooled...
Show moreTwo sympatric species of dolphins (Atlantic spotted dolphins, Stenella frontalis and Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops truncatus) have been long-term residents to Little Bahama Bank. This study assessed whether there was a change in residence patterns or diurnal foraging depths of bottlenose dolphins following a large emigration event in the resident spotted dolphin community on this sandbank. Photo-identification was used to identify individual bottlenose dolphins and compare pooled years before (2010-2012) and after (2013-2015) the spotted dolphin emigration. The identified community size and overall residency of the bottlenose dolphins remained similar, although two bottlenose dolphins emigrated over deep water to the site spotted dolphins emigrated. Bottlenose dolphins diurnally fed in shallower water but remained in the same geographic foraging locations. Reasons remain unknown for this depth change, but potential changes in the productivity of primary bottlenose dolphin foraging habitats or reduction of spotted dolphins from shallower depths remain possibilities.
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Date Issued: 2017
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004927, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004927
Subject Headings: Bottlenose dolphin--Habitat--Bahamas--Little Bahama Bank., Bottlenose dolphin--Effect of habitat modification on., Atlantic spotted dolphin--Habitat--Bahamas--Little Bahama Bank., Dolphins--Atlantic Ocean--Geographical distribution., Social behavior in animals.
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Title: Vocal behavior of captive Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in a swim program.
Creator: Boege, Deborah Dorothy., Florida Atlantic University, Bourne, Godfrey R.
Abstract/Description: Dolphins emit distinct vocalizations in the contexts of stressful situations, such as when captured in nets. It has been assumed among animal rights groups that the presence of human swimmers causes stress in captive Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Stress may be expressed in dolphin vocalizations and the associated visual behaviors before, during, and after swim sessions with humans. Thus, these behaviors were recorded to elucidate quantitative vocal patterns suggestive of...
Show moreDolphins emit distinct vocalizations in the contexts of stressful situations, such as when captured in nets. It has been assumed among animal rights groups that the presence of human swimmers causes stress in captive Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Stress may be expressed in dolphin vocalizations and the associated visual behaviors before, during, and after swim sessions with humans. Thus, these behaviors were recorded to elucidate quantitative vocal patterns suggestive of conspecific stress. Significant differences among vocalization types within sample sessions were found only for whistles between During II and After sessions. Other comparisons indicated no significant differences for vocalization production frequencies between the presence or absence of human swimmers. Additionally, correlations found among the seven vocalization types and all five sample sessions indicated only that one variable, i.e. the presence or absence of human swimmers, was being measured in several different ways (by the different vocalization type production frequencies). Thus, conspecific stress, if indeed it can be measured by vocalization production frequency, does not appear to occur more often in the presence of human swimmers.
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Date Issued: 1994
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15027
Subject Headings: Bottlenose dolphin--Behavior, Animal sounds, Mammals--Behavior
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