Whales

Without a doubt, whales, the world’s heaviest animals, need a lot of food to keep them active in the deep sea.  As members of the order Cetacea, these mammals enjoy a wide range of menu options and are never shy to feed on the ocean’s tastiest meals. But what do whales eat, exactly?  Generally, not […]

Few experiences are as marveling as watching a blue whale (also called a sulfur-bottom whale) leaping out of the water and being washed with the resulting spray.  Whether you encounter it when it’s dead or alive, sighting such a magnificent creature is memorable.  The blue whale ranks as the largest animal in the world, and

Whales have always been considered different from fish. They are marine mammals, and though they share the same habitat as fish, they are different. One can see several distinctions in the way they breathe, as well as in how they reproduce. Because they differ greatly from other aquatic animals, do whales lay eggs or give

When you hear whales, you think of giant creatures that live underwater and swallow tons of fish. These marine mammals are beautiful creatures, but do they pose any risk to humans? The short answer is: maybe not all of them. Some whales have attacked humans, and it often makes the news. However, a few species

Humans live an average lifespan of 71 years, which is like a drop in the bucket compared to the lifespans of other animals. Some of the major causes of death in both juvenile and adult mammals include predation, diseases, and starvation, amongst many others. But what about marine mammals like whales? What causes a whale