The beluga white whale is a type of toothed whale, known scientifically as Delphinacterus Leucas. Its name comes from the Russian «beluhka» which means white whale, and «bel’ji» which means white. The Belugas fully develop their white color when they are adults, since at birth they are gray or light brown. Their lack of front … Leer más
The humpback whales or Megaptera novaeangliae in scientific term, belong to the category of toothed whales. They are easily identified from others whales ,due to the hump they have on their dorsal fins. Humpback whales can measure up to 52 feet in length, and weight between 30 and 50 tons, although these anatomical aspects vary a little bit, … Leer más
The Minke Whales are known as the smallest type of baleen whales. They belong to the Balaenopteridae family. This species of whale is the one that most abounds within the baleen whales, although its life expectancy is about 20 years. It’ s estimated that there are currently around 800,000 minke whales. Anatomy As for their … Leer más
There are many endangered species of whales, due to different reasons. The indiscriminate hunt they are victim of , as well as the attack of predators are listed as their main threats. Main Threats. Since the beginning of the massive hunting of whales, without existing any effective control; many enterprises have been benefited, making big amounts … Leer más
There are huge creatures that live in our oceans, which are called Sperm Whales, and have very special characteristics. We invite to join us to know all about them. Their scientific name is Physeter macrocephalus, and they are considered as the largest specimen of the family of odontocetes or toothed whales. Here we will learn … Leer más
The Pygmy Whales are just another lovely specimen of baleen whales, which deserve all our attention. So, join us in this article to learn all about them. Characteristics of the Pygmy Whales Pigmy whales, are also known as right whales, and they are the smallest species of all whales. There are people who call them … Leer más
Few people know that there are a lot species of whales, and one of them is the pilot whale. It is very important to know everything about them, and above all to know how to differentiate one from the other. Characteristics Of The Pilot Whales Each whale has a distinctive feature, that differentiates it from … Leer más
Blue whales are loved by many people, whose attention they catch frequently. As a consequence they have the need to know, what do these beautiful creatures eat. If you are one of them, you shouldn´t miss this article Balaenoptera Musculus If you wonder the meaning of the subtitle at the top , there is a … Leer más
The blue whales are the biggest creatures in the world, they are also known as Balaenoptera Musculus. This species belongs to the family of the Balaenopteridae, and they are the largest animals that have ever existed. Blue whales used to inhabit in different oceans, until the 20th century; when the ruthless hunting made of them … Leer más
It is always good to know about history, especially when it comes to the history of animals that existed many years ago. That is why today, you will learn everything about the Basilosaurus or Prehistoric whales, realizing this way that it is very interesting to know things that you never imagined. Characteristics of Prehistoric Whales … Leer más