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How Do Baleen Whales Feed?

I was recently asked about baleen whales and their techniques for collecting food. There are three families of baleen whales, and all three use different techniques to feed. Right whales and bowhead whale use filter feeding, gray whales use a bottom-feeding approach, and rorquals use bubble net feeding, gulp feeding, and circle feeding. If you …

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What Are The Predators Of Humpback Whales?

Humpback whales are some of the largest animals on Earth, but other animals will prey on them. In this article, we look at the most common predators of humpback whales. A few shark species, along with killer whales and humans, prey on humpback whales. However, humpback whales have some effective defense mechanisms. Please read on …

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Why Do Whales Come Close To Shore?

Seeing whales from shore is an experience that many people would love to experience.  I was asked recently why they come so close to the beach. Whales come close to shore for many reasons. Pollution, protection from predators, and migration patterns are some senses. Have you ever wondered why whales come so close to the …

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Where Can You Watch Killer Whales in North America?

Killer whales, or orcas, as they are commonly known, can be seen in many places in North America. However, killer whales are dolphins. This guide shows you the best places to see these fantastic animals in their natural habitats. There are many places to watch killer whales in North America. From Vancouver Island to Monterey …

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Where to Watch Gray Whales in North America

Gray whales are among the most amazing whales you can ever hope to see. There are many places to see gray whales off the coast of North America. Gray whales migrate from the Chuchki and Bering Seas down the coast into Mexico to breed. They then make the journey again, allowing whale watchers to see …

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Where To Watch Whales In New York

New York has neon lights, nightlife, a great atmosphere, and whales. New York is one of the most popular places that allows whale watching and has several spots from which whale watching is possible. New York has some fantastic places to watch whales. From Long Beach Island, Fire Island, and Rockaway Beach to the Hamptons …

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Why Do Dolphins Jump Out Of The Water?

On a recent dolphin-watching trip, I noticed several dolphins leaping out of the water. It seemed to me that some of these were doing it purely for the crowds, interacting with us, and increasing their jumps when people cheered.  Dolphins jump out of the water for fun, increase visibility, remove parasites, and improve navigation. If …

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How Do Mammals Feed Underwater?

All mammals need to eat, but I was thinking about marine mammals and how they have adapted. Marine mammals catch their food in many ways. Whales feed on large amounts of microscopic organisms. They use various techniques such as filter-feeding, bubble-net feeding, and surface feeding to catch these. Dolphins will see and eat fish and …

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