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This thesis examines the natural history of pygmy and dwarf sperm whales off the coast of Southern Africa. It analyzes 191 stranding records from 1880 to 1995 to study the age, growth, reproduction, diet, stranding patterns, and population genetics of both species. Key findings include estimated birth sizes and lengths, age of sexual maturity, maximum ages, reproductive rates, feeding habits, and genetic diversity. The thesis aims to provide new insights into the life histories, ecology, and conservation st

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André Casas

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