[MARMAM] New publication: Hormones and reproductive cycles in marine mammals

survival. The article is not open access and is available upon request to Dara Orbach (dnorb...@gmail.com) Thank you, Dara Orbach, PhD Department of Life Sciences, Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.u

[MARMAM] New publication: Drag reduction and locomotory power in dolphins: Gray's paradox revealed.

nd is available upon request to Randall Davis (dav...@tamug.edu) or Dara Orbach (dnorb...@gmail.com) Thank you, Dara Orbach, PhD Department of Life Sciences, Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca https://lists.

[MARMAM] SMM workshop: Sex in Cetaceans

om/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNTsD2o_T1AAMMn0HOh37QnHs4GXgXjyvv-fn1V6fogaG7Kw/viewform Questions? Let us know. Thank you! Dara Orbach, Sarah Mesnick, and Bernd Würsig dara.orb...@tamucc.edu wuer...@sbcglobal.net> sarah.mesn...@noaa.gov ___ MARM

[MARMAM] New book: Sex in Cetaceans

and graduate students, new and established researchers in the field, and the public wishing to learn more. Cheers, Dara Orbach, PhD Department of Life Sciences, Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi ___ MARMAM mailing list MARMAM@lists.uvic.ca h

[MARMAM] Postdoctoral Research Position: Dolphin Biopsy and Photo-Id

interests and relevant experiences, 2) a document (one page max) outlining project ideas to implement using the data collected on the boat, 3) a comprehensive *curriculum vitae*, and 4) the contact details of three references. For best consideration, e-mail materials or inquiries to Dara Orbach ( dara.orb.

[MARMAM] New publication: functional dolphin clitoris

th lacunae, extensible collagen and/or elastin fibers, and the presence and location of sensory nerves. Our observations suggest the clitoris of dolphins has well-developed erectile spaces, is highly sensitive to tactile stimulation, and is likely functional. Cheers, Dara Orbach, PhD Department of Lif

[MARMAM] Visual Guides of Animal Reproduction- cetacean addition

and education in a variety of species, some of which include bovines, canines, felines, and now new guides for cetaceans and porcines. We welcome you to explore the guides. https://visgar.vetmed.ufl.edu/ Dara Orbach, PhD Assistant Professor of Marine Biology Department of Life Sciences Texas A

[MARMAM] New publication: Asymmetric and spiraled genitalia coevolve with unique lateralized mating behavior.

RPO-2Fn9sMyhCjSQBaIa4s7wv5wOm8PF4ljcP9XL5U0BuLAtkLHAaD0xVCxxBQxz4XGE0QiQkb16fu5lmFw7mH0imVZybpoYlgyBBrZPMhcjqR0baUTM2g-2BWH-2FvA5fo1fE-3D> Please, do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions Cheers, Dara Orbach, PhD Department of Life Sciences, Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi ___ MARMAM ma

[MARMAM] New publication: Biomechanical properties of female dolphin reproductive tissue

latory forces on other reproductive tissue. The article can be downloaded for free at the following link: https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1YXJn6CFjZC5Jd Cheers, Dara Orbach, PhD Department of Biological Sciences, Mount Holyoke College Department of Biology, Dalh

[MARMAM] New article: The evolution of genital shape variation in female cetaceans

published online for early view at *http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10./evo.13395/abstract <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10./evo.13395/abstract>* or you can email me directly for a reprint at dnorb...@gmail.com Cheers, Dara Orbach, PhD Izaak Walton Killam Postdoctoral

[MARMAM] New publication: Genital interactions during simulated copulation among marine mammals

Wednesday Oct 25th at 17:00 (Cetacean and pinniped Kama Sutra: Copulatory fit amongst marine mammals) Authors: Dara Orbach, Diane Kelly, Mauricio Solano, and Patricia Brennan Abstract: Genitalia are morphologically variable across many taxa and in physical contact during intromission, but little is known

[MARMAM] New Publication: Patterns of cetacean vaginal folds yield insights into functionality

future functional morphology analyses. The publication is open access and available at https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0175037 or by email to dnorb...@gmail.com Cheers, Dara Orbach, PhD Izaak Walton Killam Postdoctoral Fellow Whitehead Lab Department of Biology Dalhousie University dnorb

[MARMAM] Volunteering at 2017 SMM

quota, and that to apply to volunteer you must be a current member of the Society for Marine Mammalogy and already be registered for the conference (http://www.smmconference.org/). Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions ( volunte...@marinemammalscience.org). Dara Orbach

[MARMAM] New publication: Variation in female reproductive tract morphology of the common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus)

smooth muscle banding among vaginal regions or sexual maturity states. Our systematic protocol lays the foundation for evaluating the function (e.g., sexual selection, natural selection) and evolution of vaginal folds. A pdf is available upon e-mail request to dnorb...@gmail.com Cheers, Dara Orbach

[MARMAM] New publication: Evasive behaviours of female dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) during exploitative scramble competition

=3dqchqqj0fu0g.x-brill-live-02 or via e-mail request to dnorb...@gmail.com Cheers, Dara Orbach Ph.D. candidate Marine Mammal Behavioral Ecology Group Department of Marine Biology- IDP Texas A&M University at Galveston http://www.tamug.edu/mmbeg <https://mail.tamug.edu/owa/redir

[MARMAM] New publication: Copulation rate declines with mating group size in dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus)

gt; A PDF version of the paper is available online at: > http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/cjz-2015-0081 > > or via e-mail request to: dnorb...@gmail.com > > Cheers, > Dara Orbach > > Ph.D. candidate > Marine Mammal Behavioral Ecology Group > Department of M

[MARMAM] New publication:Sex-specific variation in conspecific-acquired marking prevalence among dusky dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus)

request to: dnorb...@gmail.com Cheers, Dara Orbach Ph.D. candidate Marine Mammal Behavioral Ecology Group Department of Marine Biology- IDP Texas A&M University at Galveston http://www.tamug.edu/mmbeg <https://mail.tamug.edu/owa/redir.aspx?C=w7_17uzzE0Wzl12-LslBsbpT6EkNV9III3tYOwsbMreAXEuFEo1k4

[MARMAM] New publication on dolphin-octopus interactions

. The dolphins did not perform acrobatic leaps, which are predicted to remove or reposition large “hitchhikers.” A PDF of the paper may be requested by contacting: dnorb...@gmail.com Cheers, Dara Orbach Ph.D. candidate Marine Mammal Behavioral Ecology Group Department of Marine Biology- IDP Texas

[MARMAM] New publication: Mating Group Size in Dusky Dolphins (Lagenorhynchus obscurus)

mating group size for socially complex and behaviourally plastic species such as dolphins. This article is available online ( http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10./eth.12253/full) or by e-mail request (dnorb...@gmail.com). Cheers, Dara Orbach Ph.D. candidate Marine Mammal Behavioral Ecology

[MARMAM] Volunteer vessel operator needed off Kaikoura, New Zealand

.edu . Applications will be considered on a first-come first-serve basis. Dara Orbach > Ph.D. candidate > Marine Mammal Behavioral Ecology Group > Department of Marine Biology- IDP > Texas A&M University at Galveston > orba...@tamug.edu >

[MARMAM] Volunteer vessel operator needed off Kaikoura, New Zealand

.edu . Applications will be considered on a first-come first-serve basis. Dara Orbach > Ph.D. candidate > Marine Mammal Behavioral Ecology Group > Department of Marine Biology- IDP > Texas A&M University at Galveston > orba...@tamug.edu >

[MARMAM] Field assistants needed for a boat-based study on dusky dolphins off Kaikoura, New Zealand

ided in a stunning luxury home with incredible views and private bedrooms. Field vehicles are available for errands in town. To apply, please send a cover letter and cv detailing relevant field work experience with 2 references to Dara Orbach (orba...@tamug.edu) prior to August 1st 2012. Pl