Cetacea (Dolphins, Porpoises and Whales)

Dolphins are excellent swimmers and are often seen swimming at high speeds. Dolphins have some fantastic adaptations to allow them to swim effortlessly. Dolphins usually …

If you have ever seen a whale leap out of the water, then you know this is one of the most unique and powerful things …

I have just come back from another dolphin-watching trip in Bali and I was amazed at the number of dolphins that were swimming around the …

Narwhals have a horn or tusk that protrudes from their front. In this article, we look at why narwhals have a horn and what they …

You can see dolphins in many places in North America, and I wanted to find out which species are common. I was surprised to find …

I was lucky enough to be in Bali recently on a dolphin-watching trip. I wanted to know how dolphins breastfeed their young underwater, so I …

Dolphins have evolved complex sensory functions, which they use as a form of echolocation. In this article, we look at how they manage to do …

There is some discussion over how many groups of marine mammals there are. Some organizations say four; others say five. They all include the same …

All animals must drink water, and whales are no exception. Whales can only drink salt water as they do not have access to fresh water. …

On a recent whale-watching trip, I talked to the guide about why whales migrate, and he gave me some good insights. This article examines why …

On a recent whale-watching trip, I asked one of the guides about how whales breastfeed underwater. His answer intrigued me, so I conducted further research …

The blue whale is the largest mammal to have lived on Earth. The binomial name for the blue whale is Balaenoptera musculus. Blue whales are …