The Irrawaddy dolphin (aka the Mekong or Mahakam River dolphin) can be found swimming in parts of the Bay of Bengal, Southeast Asia, Philippines and Papua New Guinea. Generally a slow-moving species of dolphin they can reach speeds of up to 25 miles per hour when threatened or startled and while they aren’t known for being particularly acrobatic they …
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The dusky dolphin can be seen swimming primarily in the coastal waters of the southern hemisphere in locations such as Africa, New Zealand, South America and a few other islands, although they may also be found at times swimming in offshore waters as well. These dolphins prefer cool to cold waters and while they can be known …
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Hector’s dolphin was named after James Hector who is believed to be the first person to have thoroughly examined this species. These dolphins are only found living in the waters of New Zealand throughout the year. Unfortunately due to pollution, boating and other activities over the past 30 – 40 years these dolphins have reduced significantly in terms of overall population …
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Below is a list of some of the most popular known whale species. Each whale has its own unique characteristics and interesting facts. You will also find links below that will provide you with more information about each species. Gray Whale In terms of appearance the gray whale is a dark grayish slate color with white patches …
Despite the resemblance in its name, the whale shark isn’t a whale. It’s also not part of the marine mammal family. The whale shark is the world’s largest fish or shark, for that matter. The name whale shark comes from the fact that this shark species can grow as large as some whale species. It also …
