Whale vomit, known as Ambergris, is a dead gray, solid, wax-like material created in the intestines and digestive system of sperm whales. Because of the large mass in which Ambergris can be found, scientists and marine biologists believe it is expelled through the sperm whale’s mouth along with other chemicals and materials found in the …
Dolphins have been a mystery and a source of fascination for humanity for thousands of years. These amazing animals are members of the order Cetacea or toothed whales. They may belong to the more commonly known family Delphinidae, including all oceanic dolphins, or the family Platanistidae, including the river dolphins. More than 40 species of dolphins …
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For the most part, killer whales aren’t considered life-threatening/dangerous marine mammals. With that said, they have been known to attack humans on rare occasions, which we’ll explain later in the article. Despite being carnivorous animals, killer whales don’t eat people or generally try to attack them. Nevertheless, it’s not advised to interact with killer whales unless …
Several factors contribute to whales’ current endangered status, such as overfishing, pollution, dam/bridge construction, private/commercial boating, and commercial whaling. Still, commercial whaling has significantly affected the endangered status of today’s whale populations. The hunting of whales (by humans) has existed for thousands of years, as far back as prehistoric times. One of the oldest methods …
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The blue whale is not only one of the most well-known whale species, but it’s also the largest known whale in existence, growing to lengths of over 100 ft and weighing more than 150 tons, although 60 – 80 ft. is more common. In the past (pre whaling era), blue whales were extremely abundant (150,000 …
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