No, whales are not considered dolphins, however they are very closely related to the dolphin and porpoise species. In fact whales belong to the cetacean family which includes both dolphins and porpoises. All three species are marine mammals and share many of the same traits which are present in almost all mammals. Some of the traits these marine mammals …
The minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata/bonaerensis) is part of the baleen whale suborder and belongs to the group known as Cetacea which includes whales, dolphins and porpoises. They are the second smallest of the baleen whales next to the pygmy right whale. There are two known species of minke whales in existence, the common or north Atlantic minke whale and the Antarctic or …
The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is a large baleen whale that belongs to the group commonly known as Cetacea which is comprised of all species of whale, dolphin and porpoise. Bowhead whales can be found swimming in the upper northern hemisphere in and around arctic waters. They are believed to be the longest living mammal in existence today and one of the heaviest …
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Porpoises are marine mammals and are part of the cetacean species which also includes dolphins and whales. So far there are currently around 6 known species of porpoises in existence today. Out of all three groups porpoises are the smallest of the cetaceans with an average size of between 5 – 8 ft. in length and an …
Orca, commonly referred to as the killer whale and lesser known “blackfish” is one of the most popular dolphins in our history. Although they can be found swimming throughout all of the worlds major oceans orca typically prefer living in colder regions of the world where they can consume other marine mammals such as sea lions, walruses …
