Species Profile: The Fin Whale
Despite being one of the largest whales alive today, the Fin Whale is also one of the fastest cetaceans alive hence the nickname “the greyhound of the Sea.”
Differences Between Sharks And Whales: Which Is A Mammal Or A Fish?
Drawing a line between Sharks And Whales can get confusing. Here, we’ll learn which is a mammal or a fish and the most important differences between both.
General Conservation Status Of Different Whale Species
Whales are magnificent and gentle creatures that belong at the top of the food chain. But excessive hunting by in past years whalers put many whale species in a perilous conservation position.
15 Facts About Whales You Probably Did Not Know
Learn more than you probably knew before about different whales in our compilation of facts about whales and explore the hidden world of these giants of the Oceans.
The Incredible But True Horror Story Behind Moby Dick
You may have read or heard of Herman Melvilles’s book and the whale character named Moby Dick at some point. But what of the horrific but true evenst behind the book?
Species Profile: The Sei Whale
The Sei Whale is the fourth largest baleen whale and presently and endangered species. It’s also a common victim of Cookie-Cutter Shark bites.
Species Profile: The Sperm Whale
Learn all about the sperm whale: a very unique and popular whale indeed. This is another creature that was almost hunted to extinction and a whale of this same species happens to be the inspiration behind the 1851 classic tale by Herman Melville: Moby Dick.
Rescuing A Stranded Whale: 5 Safety Tips To Remember
Here’s what to do if you come across a Stranded Whale. Whales are the largest mammals we have on Earth today. But though their natural habitat is in the water, they frequently beach themselves. Though scientists are still not completely clear on what causes this problem there are many factors that contribute to it. For example,…
Species Profile: The Cuvier’s Beaked Whale
The Cuvier’s Beaked Whale is a truly cosmopolitan creature known for frequent stranding. It also holds the record for the deepest and longest dive among mammals
Surprising Facts About Whale Ancestors
Apparently whale ancestors were nothing like the gentle giants we know today. It may come as a surprise to know that millions of years back, whales looked next to nothing like what we know them to be today. For one thing, they were unbelievably much smaller than their modern descendants. In addition, they had very