Whale Facts and Information
Whale Behavior
Whale Migration
Migration is defined as the movement (of humans or animals) from one fixed location to another. There are a number of whale species that migrate. This is done for different reasons;...
Feeding and Diet
Whale Feeding and Diet
When considering the feeding habits and diet of whales, it is essential to differentiate between toothed whales and baleen whales.
Toothed Whales (Odontoceti)Toothed whales, as their name implies, have teeth, which are...
Whale Behavior
Whale Surface Behavior
The surfacing behavior of whales is fascinating, since these reveal much about the communication and nature of the animals that are usually concealed below the surface of the water. Of course,...
Whale Behavior
Whales Family Structure Introduction
Whales, like humans, have formal family structures to which they adhere with loyalty. They interact with one another, communicate, train, learn and even mourn as a close-knit family. Being such intelligent...
Whale Behavior
Whales Family Structure – Calves
A baby whale is referred to as a calf from the time of its birth until it has been weaned. Thereafter, it is often referred to as a juvenile cow or...
Whale Facts and Information
Whale Bulls
The male of the whale family is referred to as a bull. As is the case with many other mammals, the bull is larger and heavier than his female counterparts.
This size...