The Sperm whale is the deepest diving marine mammal in the world. This marine mammal can dive over 6,000 ft. underwater when hunting for food. However, most of the time, their dives are usually no more than 2,600 ft. While some information has been uncovered regarding these excellent hunters’ diets, their hunting methods have not …
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One of the most asked questions about whales and fish is they are the same, and if not, how are they different from one another. First, let’s clarify the fact that whales are not fish; they are marine mammals. In fact, whales are very different from fish in several ways. Physiological differences between fish and …
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Whale breaching has been a famous study for scientists and researchers for years. While it has been difficult for these marine specialists to conclude why whales breach, several theories may help clarify this topic. To help answer this question, we’ll discuss breaching and briefly discuss three theories as to why these marine mammals breach. Breaching …
Whale vomit, known as Ambergris, is a dead gray, solid, wax-like material created in the intestines and digestive system of sperm whales. Because of the large mass in which Ambergris can be found, scientists and marine biologists believe it is expelled through the sperm whale’s mouth along with other chemicals and materials found in the …
Several factors contribute to whales’ current endangered status, such as overfishing, pollution, dam/bridge construction, private/commercial boating, and commercial whaling. Still, commercial whaling has significantly affected the endangered status of today’s whale populations. The hunting of whales (by humans) has existed for thousands of years, as far back as prehistoric times. One of the oldest methods …
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