Unfortunately, there is no thorough answer to this question. However, many people have attempted to provide possible answers regarding why whales are so giant. One possible answer is that water is a much denser and colder atmosphere than air. Since whales are mammals (warm-blooded), their large size helps keep them warm by providing them with …
Overall there are around 90 different species of cetacea (whales, dolphins and porpoises) currently living in our ocean. Below you will find a lists containing the common, lessor known and scientific names of most of the whale species (including dolphins and porpoises). After reading through the many different names of various whale species you can learn …
Whales are warm-blooded marine mammals, and as such, they have specific internal metabolic processes that help them stay warm and help to stabilize their body’s temperature in cold environments. Because whales are warm-blooded mammals, one of the factors that help keep their body warm is increasing their metabolic rate, which helps burn calories and transfer …
In the last several decades the perception of whales has changed dramatically in the minds of people. With the advent of television, the increased awareness of the importance of whales and the growth of the whale watching industry, whales have become a very popular topic. Television shows such as Whale Wars bring the battle against …
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 …
