One of the whales’ most striking behaviors is slapping their tails on the water. It is an incredible sight, but the sound is unforgettable too. Whales slap their tails to communicate with other whales in their mating rituals. Whales also slap their tails to scare off predators or males and remove parasites and barnacles. Whales …
Years ago, whales evolved from land mammals and shared many of their senses with modern-day land mammals. However, some of their senses are unique, allowing them to survive in the oceans. Whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals have the same senses as land mammals. They have vision, touch, hearing, taste, and smell. Toothed whales are …
Bottlenose dolphins are a type of marine mammal. Bottlenose dolphins are found in warm oceans and waters around the world. Bottlenose dolphins of North America are not endangered or threatened. As the name “bottlenose” suggests, this kind of dolphin has a short, stubby beak. Bottlenose dolphins have a curved dorsal fin in the middle of …
If you have ever wanted to watch whales in the wild, you need to know which whales it is possible to see around North America. There is nothing better than seeing wildlife live in its natural habitat; seeing a whale is something you will never forget. In this article, you will find out which whales …
Westport, a small town on the Pacific Ocean, may not have the same allure for whale watchers as the nearby San Juan Islands, Puget Sound, or the Salish Sea, but it does have its share of whales passing by. Westport is located south of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic National Park. Westport …
Dolphins are in the class Mammalia, which specifies that they are mammals. However, many people still think they are fish. Dolphins are classified as mammals as they have the five typical characteristics of mammals. They are warm-blooded animals and are born with small amounts of hair. Females give birth to live young and provide them …
Whale watching has become one of the most loved tourist attractions that North America has to offer. Nothing is better than seeing a large living creature you can hardly comprehend. Whales are some of the largest, most gentle creatures on the planet. Their unique behaviors make them a favorite among sea creatures and have led …
The San Juan Islands, Salish Sea, and Puget Sound are among the world’s best whale-watching destinations, with more than 500,000 people visiting yearly. It is not hard to see why with up to five whale species, along with dolphins, porpoises, seals, and sea lions. Between the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Strait of …
Whales are mammals, but many people think they are fish. Although there are similarities, there are also many differences. Whales have the typical five mammalian characteristics. Whales breathe oxygen from the air and cannot breathe underwater. Whales also give birth to live young and breastfeed milk to their young. All whales are warm-blooded and are …
I have never seen a blue whale, but that will change shortly, and I cannot wait. I wanted to find out the best destinations in North America to see one of them plan accordingly. Blue whales can be seen in many towns and cities around North America. Blue whales can be seen off the U.S. …
It is possible to see whales, dolphins, and porpoises almost anywhere in North America’s oceans. From the warmest waters of the Caribbean to the coldest places in Alaska, they can be seen from land along shallow coastlines and deep waters miles from anywhere. Many whales, dolphins, and porpoises only live in particular areas and at …
