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.”
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.
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.
Why Do Whales Breach? Answers From Science
If you always thought whales breach out of water just for fun, you’re not alone. Scientists now have some explanations for this behavior.
Species Profile: The Common Minke Whale
The Common Minke Whale is the smallest in its suborder and known for “human watching.” It got its common name from a mistake by a young Norwegian whaler