One of the most amazing behaviors of whales to see is when they slap their tails on the water. Not only is it an incredible sight, but the sound is unforgettable too. Whales slap their tails to communicate with other whales and as part of their mating rituals. Whales also slap their tails to scare …
Whales evolved from land mammals many years ago and shared many of their senses with modern-day land mammals. However, some of their senses are unique to allow 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 …
The narwhal is an elusive whale, medium in size, and inhabits the Arctic and Atlantic oceans in Canada. The narwhal is also called the unicorn of the sea due to the male narwhale, which has a single long sword-like spiral tusk that protrudes from the front. Narwhals have a life span up to 90 years. …
Bottlenose dolphins are a type of marine mammal. Bottlenose dolphins are found in warm oceans and waters around the world. Bottlenose dolphins of North American 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, then you need to know which whales it is possible to see around North America. There is nothing better than seeing wildlife live and in its natural habitat, and seeing a whale is something that you will never forget. In this article, you will …
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 is …
Dolphins have the scientific class of Mammalia, which specifies that they are mammals. Dolphins are the marine mammal family with the largest array of species. Dolphins are warm-blooded, females give birth to live young and provide their young with milk produced by their bodies, which are all characteristics of mammals. Dolphins even have hair when …
Whale watching has become one of the most loved tourist attractions that North America has to offer. There is nothing better than seeing a living creature so large that you can hardly comprehend it. Whales are some of the largest, most gentle creatures on the planet. Their unique behaviors make them a favorite among sea …
The San Juan Islands, Salish Sea, and Puget Sound is one of the World’s best whale-watching destinations, with more than 500,000 people visiting every year. With up to five whale species, along with dolphins, porpoises, seals, and sea lions, it is not hard to see why. Between the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the …
Whales are classed as marine mammals, and in this article, we look to find out whether they possess all the mammalian traits. Whales breathe air, give birth to live young, provide milk, have a small amount of fur, and are warm-blooded. Many people have asked me about whales being mammals, so I look at how …
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 to plan accordingly. Blue whales can be seen in many towns and cities around North America. From Hawaii to Alaska and from the …
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 in deep waters miles from anywhere. Many whales, dolphins, and porpoises only live in particular areas and …