Lost At Sea: How Whales Lose Their Way Home
Though it sounds strange, whales often get lost at sea. Some eventually find their way back home but many don’t. Here are the reasons why this happens.
What are the Differences between Whales, Porpoises, and Dolphins?
Whales, Porpoises, and Dolphins are all cetaceans but there are differences between each species. Whales, Porpoises, and Dolphins are all members of the cetacean species. They are also referred to as placental marine mammals since they carry their fetus in their uterus during most of the fetal developmental stage. They feed, suckle and give birth…
Species Profile: The Gray Whale
The Gray Whale resisted capture so much that whalers named it “Devilfish.” Find out more interesting facts about this whale here.
Whale Collisions: The Little Known Danger That Ships Can Avoid
The incidents of Whale Collisions increases with more marine traffic. Though this is a serious threat to whales, they can be avoided.
Species Profile: The Blue Whale
The blue whale is so big its tongue weighs about the same as an elephant. These whales were hunted to near extinction in the early 20th century but their numbers are now recording a very slow but steady increase.
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 5 Biggest Whales On Earth
Whales are amazing, and large. In fact, the biggest whales are larger than the greatest dinosaurs that ever walked the earth. Here are some facts about them.