Do Whales Have Hair?

Yes, some species of whale do in fact have hair. In fact whales, dolphins and porpoises are all marine mammals that belong to the cetacean family, which is composed of around 80 – 90 different species. As a marine mammal whales share several features that are common among “almost” all mammals such as the need to breathe air, giving birth …

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Penguin Facts and Information

Penguins are aquatic birds that rely on the ocean for food and survival. Unlike most birds we know these marine animals are unable to fly. They can be found living in the southern hemisphere in polar climates such as Antarctica all year round. These birds have become highly adapted to aquatic life and can spend as much as …

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Why Do Whales Sing?

Singing is a feature that has been observed among several of the popular baleen whale species such as the humpback whale and blue whale. These marine mammals are able to produce loud melodic notes and tones which closely mimic the sounds of music created by humans and are commonly refered as whale songs. Among the 80 – …

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What Is A Whale Song?

A whale song is the creation of a pattern of predictable of sounds that are created by large baleen whales such as the humpback whale  and blue whale (the blue whale is the largest animal in the world) in which these patterns resemble the notes of a song. These songs have been noted for their eerie and haunting …

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Marine Mammal Conservation

A conservation is an effort made by a group of individuals in a community to observe and protect the well-being of persons, places or things. The purpose of a nature conservation is to protect earths animals and plants from harm often created by pollution, global warming and hunting. These conservation efforts may extend beyond animals and …

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