- Whale | Definition, Types, Facts | Britannica
Whale, any of the larger species of aquatic mammals belonging to the order Cetacea Whales are the heaviest known animals, living or fossil, reaching a maximum size in the blue whale of perhaps more than 30 meters and 200 metric tons They are distributed throughout the world’s oceans and seas
- Whale Facts, Types, Lifespan, Classification, Habitat, Pictures
Whale Whales are large-sized marine mammals belonging to the Cetacea infraorder just like porpoises and dolphins Being in existence for more than 40 million years, they are the only mammals to survive underwater throughout their lives and cannot exist when brought to land
- Types Of Whales: Pictures Facts On Every Living Whale Species
A list of the different types of whales that includes every living whale species, from the smallest (the dwarf sperm whale), to the largest (the blue whale) Use the interactive table to sort whale species by size, family, endangered status and other characteristics!
- Whale facts | Mammals | BBC Earth
Whales are massive marine mammals that migrate thousands of miles, communicate with songs, and live for over a century
- Whales - NOAA Fisheries
They can be found in every ocean and range in size from the small dwarf sperm whale to the massive blue whale, the largest animal on the planet Whales belong to a group of marine mammals called cetaceans
- Whale facts and information | National Geographic
Though the stark population declines from hunting have largely stopped, several whale species are threatened or endangered—including the blue whale, right whale, and fin whale—by a combination
- All 21 Different Types of Whales: Guide, Pictures And Classification
The two main types of whales are the baleen whales and the toothed whales Baleen whales, like the humpback whale, feature large baleen plates in their mouths that allow them to filter feed for krill and plankton Meanwhile, toothed whales, such as the sperm whale, have teeth that they use for hunting fish and other larger sea creatures
- Whale | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Their sheer size amazes us: the blue whale can reach lengths of more than 100 feet and weigh up to 200 tons—as much as 33 elephants Despite living in the water, whales breathe air
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