Marine Mammals
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Mediterranean Monk Seal Facts- Monachus monachus
According to the IUCN, one in six Mediterranean mammals face extinction due to habitat destruction, climate change and agriculture. Among the endangered is the Monk Seal. more...
Why do Whales Beach Themselves?
Beached whales often die despite the best efforts of those trying save them. Often the damage is already done as a result of being out of the water. more...
Humpback Whale Facts – Megaptera novaeangliae
Humpback whales are among the largest of the rorqual whales. These mammals derived their name due to their dorsal fins, which can be swelled into humps by fat deposits more...
Echolocation in Whales and Dolphins
Most people have heard CDs filled with whale sounds or songs. While it is a unique and relaxing sound, these chirps and clicks mean a lot more to whales than relaxation. more...
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By:
Mary Desaulniers
The social and intelligent ways cetaceans have interacted with humans so far suggest that much can be gleaned from the "language" system of these sea mammals. more...
By:
Mary Desaulniers
Recently, scientists have found evidence of high-level cognitive functions in dolphins that include self awareness, tool use and a sophisticated language system. more...
Humpback Whales Bubble Net Feeding
By: Michelle Watrin
Only approximately 1000 humpback whales use a fascinating cooperative feeding technique in which a "bubble net" is created to catch schools of fish. more...
Orca Whales of the Pacific Northwest
By: Sheila Gaquin
Three groups of orca (also called killer) whales frequent Puget Sound and the Straits of Georgia: the southern residents, the transients, and the off-shore orcas. more...
By: Sara Wittenberg
Manatees are large aquatic herbivorous mammals, averaging ten feet in length and weighing between 800 - 1200 pounds. more...
In Japan, a dolphin with a prosthetic tail serves as an example of the the amazing ability of assistive technology to transform lives. more...
By: Paris Franz
The waters of the Pearl River Delta are home to the little-studied. and startlingly pink, Chinese white dolphin. more...
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