whales Posts

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Return to the Ocean: The Complex Final Journey of a Whale

In the vast emptiness of the deep-sea, fallen whale carcasses become the cornerstone of unique ecosystems. Each dead whale, settling on the nutrient-starved ocean floor, transforms into a bustling hub of activity, akin to an oasis in a desert.

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How and Why Did Dolphins and Whales Return to the Ocean?

Whales and dolphins, for example, returned to the ocean. But how, when and why? How and Why Did Dolphins and Whales Return to the Ocean? video, fish, walking, swimming, legs, dolphins, evolution, whales, adaptation Like all mammals, whales were once a terrestrial animal with four legs.

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What Would Happen If You Got Swallowed by a Whale?

In the late 18th century, there was a famous story of a man who was reportedly swallowed by a sperm whale circulating in the public sphere. The man, one James Bartley, survived the attack and described it in great detail. But was this story true, and is it even possible to be swallowed by a whale?

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Ever Wondered How and Why Whales Sing? Well Wonder No More

The most famous of these underwater vocalizations is arguably the whale song. In this TED-Ed video, Stephanie Sardelis attempts to decode the evocative melodies composed by these gentle giants. Ever Wondered How and Why Whales Sing?

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To Meet A Sperm Whale - Beautiful

To Meet A Sperm Whale - Beautiful amazing, nature, video, underwater An Enouncter With A Beautiful Behemoth

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A Fortune Can Be Found in the Stomach of a Whale

What's the link between intestinal whale secretions and the perfume industry? Seems like a weak link, but a rare type of digestive waste made by whales has an aromatic profile that makes it valuable to perfumers.

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Watch as a New Killer Whale is Born...

Killer whales are amazing creatures, intelligent and sensitive, with a strong family connection. Watch this amazing birth taking place as Kassatcka, who resides in the San Diego zoo, gives birth to her little youngling.

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Investigating the Biggest Shark of All: The Whale Shark

The whale shark is the largest shark in the world, but actually one of the less threatening ones. It has a very small brain for its size, but its size can reach almost 20 meters (65 feet). They are slow-moving giants, filtering huge amounts of seawater every hour.

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This Whale Is Full of Gratitude to the Humans Who Saved Him

Michael Fishbach is one of the founders of the Great Whale Conservancy, which has the goal of protecting whales around the world. In this amazing video, Michael narrates his encounter with a humpback whale that was entangled in a fishing net.

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Wow! I Had No Idea That Whales Could Show Gratitude!

Michael Fishbach is one of the founders of the Great Whale Conservancy, which has the goal of protecting whales around the world. In this amazing video, Michael narrates his encounter with a humpback whale that was entangled in a fishing net.

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The Orca Is One of the Most Fascinating Creatures on Earth

Orcas, also known as killer whales, are the most widely distributed of all whales and dolphins and are found in every single ocean. These fascinating marine animals are incredibly social and diverse and are sometimes are referred to as the “Wolves of the Sea”.

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You’ll Be Taken Aback by the Power of Nature in this Video

The mighty glaciers glistening in the sun, the colossal whales slowly swimming through the labyrinth of water and ice, and the inconceivable multicolored sunsets all inspire awe and reverence. You too will be mesmerized by how alien and yet beautiful this island is. Enjoy!

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Why Elephants Are More Resilient to Cancer Than Mice

Whales, for example, are virtually immune to cancer, whereas rats get the disease a lot more than humans. While this observation may seem strange at first glance, there are several valid explanations of why that may be the case, all of which are discussed in the informative video.

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Watch an Epic Underwater Feeding Scene!

An outstandingly large shoal of Sardines proves to be quite the feast for a variety of aquatic predators, including sea lions, sharks, dolphins, and even a whale. Incredibly none of the predators turn on each other, and instead manage to corral the ball of fish, taking turns to feed.