That’s a great question! The only cetacea known to hunt, attack successfully, and eat sharks is the killer whale (possibly the false killer whale). However, little is known or well-researched about the false killer whale species. Killer whales are brilliant, highly organized, and very social and often hunt in groups together when searching for large prey. …
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One of the misconceptions people have about whales is that they live in the ocean because these animals are fish. The truth, however, is that whales are not fish; they are actually marine mammals. Mammals (both land mammals and marine mammals) are warm-blooded animals that breathe air, give birth, and feed their babies with milk, typically produced …
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The name “Pygmy killer whale” comes from the fact that this dolphin shares specific physical characteristics with killer whales. However, this marine mammal is not closely related to the killer whale species, regardless of its physical appearance. Pygmy, in particular, means “short” or “lesser” and is used to describe smaller versions of cetaceans that appear …
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The answer as to whether or not dolphins can sneeze is not as cut and dry as giving a simple yes or no answer. Unlike humans and most land mammals, dolphins (and whales and porpoises) inhale and exhale oxygen differently. In fact, humans and most land mammals are unconscious breathers meaning we do not have …
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The northern right whale dolphin is a mid-sized dolphin that can be found living in the north pacific ocean, particularly around the Continental shelf and slope. These dolphins are known for their dark gray to black skin tone and complete lack of a dorsal fin, just like their southern right whale relatives. Although they can …
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