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Identifying key demographic parameters of a small island–associated population of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Reunion, Indian Ocean)

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  • Violaine Dulau
  • Vanessa Estrade
  • Jacques Fayan

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Photo-identification surveys of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins were conducted from 2009 to 2014 off Reunion Island (55°E33’/21°S07’), in the Indian Ocean. Robust Design models were applied to produce the most reliable estimate of population abundance and survival rate, while accounting for temporary emigration from the survey area (west coast). The sampling scheme consisted of a five-month (June–October) sampling period in each year of the study. The overall population size at Reunion was estimated to be 72 individuals (SE = 6.17, 95%CI = 61–85), based on a random temporary emigration (γ”) of 0.096 and a proportion of 0.70 (SE = 0.03) distinct individuals. The annual survival rate was 0.93 (±0.018 SE, 95%CI = 0.886–0.958) and was constant over time and between sexes. Models considering gender groups indicated different movement patterns between males and females. Males showed null or quasi-null temporary emigration (γ” = γ’

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  • Violaine Dulau & Vanessa Estrade & Jacques Fayan, 2017. "Identifying key demographic parameters of a small island–associated population of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Reunion, Indian Ocean)," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 12(6), pages 1-19, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0179780
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0179780
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    1. Holly C Smith & Ken Pollock & Kelly Waples & Stuart Bradley & Lars Bejder, 2013. "Use of the Robust Design to Estimate Seasonal Abundance and Demographic Parameters of a Coastal Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) Population," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 8(10), pages 1-10, October.
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