Humpback Whales Migrate Long Summary

The evolutionary path of a whale is a fascinating process of a terrestrial mammal that evolves into a marine mammal. This evolutionary path started with one of the earliest ancestors called “Pakicetus”. A Pakicetus was discovered to be a land animal with four legs that had teeth as carnivores. It skull structure was long, but this organism didn’t look like any marine animal. The scientist then discovered that on the skull’s ear region it was surrounded by a bony wall. This feature on an organism only was distinct from one type of species, scientist discovered that this animal “Pakicetus” was an ancestor of a whale. By comparing the early whales Pakicetus to the next generation of ancestors Ambulocetus, the Ambulocetus whale looks more like

What can have 48-52 teeth or no teeth at all? It is the gorgeous creature we call the whale? From Belugas, to Humpbacks, to Killer Whales, there is much to learn about these lovely gentle giants. Did you know that Beluga whales are the smallest species of whale? Belugas can reach weights of 3,000 pounds, adults are reported to be 14 feet long.

With success come some of the greatest stories of how people got to that spot. If you do try for something almost never will you be rewarded for that particular thing. This plays a role in both of the following books. In Whale Talk TJ must give this team and swimming his all to get what he wants in getting his team a varsity letter. When new requirements set back the team from getting their varsity letter TJ take it upon himself to lead and set an example for the rest of his team. Notably, in the book Summer Ball after Danny finds out about what people actually think about him. He takes accepts it and goes harder in camp. He takes nothing for granted anymore.

Anyone who has been to SeaWorld or even watched an episode of National Geographic can appreciate the savage beauty and strength of Orcinus Orca, also known as the killer whale. This is the largest and smartest member of the dolphin family and can be found in all parts of the world. In the past twenty years, thanks to researchers like Ken Balcomb in Puget Sound, scientists have been making radical discoveries about killer whales (Martin, 1993, p.111-114). Modern research has shown the killer whale to be a highly perceptive, super articulate animal that has an amazingly complex social structure indicative of previously unrecognized intelligence.

The study was first embarked in an attempt to assess what could be done to help the depleting population of the wester Pacific whale. However, it later turned up evidence that may imply that western Pacific whales may just be California gray whales with different swimming patterns.

Baleen whales are called migrants, which is why Humpbacks are always traveling in different directions. While these whales are traveling they always travel close to the coasts of the ocean. They migrate according to seasons. For example, in the Summer the North Pacific Whales will travel south. The reason for this is because they always travel to the warm waters during breeding seasons. However, they travel back north in the winter, so they can feed there. They are often found in Hawaii or Baja, Mexico in the winter. Clearly, Humpbacks are continually moving and never stay in one place for the whole

Orcas are complex social creatures deserving freedom and respect, not captivity in theme parks under the guise of public education and entertainment. Aquarium staffs say captive whales are priceless educational tools. However, people can educate their children by bringing them to the wild instead of bringing the wild to them at the expense of the Orcas health and well-being. "The price of a family admission ticket is what continues to drive this cruel spectacle," according to Michael O' Sullivan, the Executive Director of The Humane Society of Canada (Whales in Captivity, 2010, Para. 3). Orcas suffer in many ways in

I believe that underwater noise has an effect on marine animals such as whales. Using information from the passages I will prove my point. Their numbers are declining rapidly and I believe that underwater noise has some involvement in the rapid decrease in their population numbers. The information given within the two passages will help prove my point.

Recent evidence suggests that whales may not have always inhabited the oceans. Bones of an ancient ancestor of modern day whales, the Basilosaurus, were discovered in Pakistan that suggest whales evolved from a wolf-like creature. This genus of an early whale lived 34-40 million years ago in the late Eocene. These fossils show many different features in common with both modern day whales and modern day land mammals. Since the discovery of these bones, many other evidences show that whales are a likely descendant of the Basilosaurus through many different ways, such as embryologic comparison and DNA testing. Whales aren’t the only suspected descendants

The whale's lack of clarity reflects its multitudinousness. In this sense, the whale resembles the ocean; it is everything and nothing. "Physiognomically regarded, the Sperm Whale is an anomalous creature," Ishmael proclaims

Throughout the story of “Young Goodman Brown”, Hawthorne uses the image of pink ribbons repeatedly to symbolize the innocence and youth of Faith. In using this symbol, Hawthorne uses imagery and many descriptive details to enhance the meaning and importance of the ribbons in the story “Young Goodman Brown”. However, the pink ribbon symbolizes Brown’s wife Faith and represents her innocence and youth along the text. The ribbons can be inferred from all the information given that the ribbons belong to Faith because it talks about the ribbons three times at the beginning of the story and emphasises its symbolism. Hawthorne writes “Then God bless you!!” said Faith with pink ribbons” (Page 1). One way the ribbons symbolize youth is because many little girls are the only ones that wear pink ribbons or bows usually in their hair rather than adults wearing them. Hawthorne’s choice to use descriptive details enhances the real meaning and significance of Faith’s pink ribbons. Hence, through the use of the writing choice that Hawthorne created, the vivid details that were used, influenced the overall significance and meaning of the pink ribbons.

Killer whales are one of the most fascinating displays of ocean life. The killer whale has characteristics that are important to its survival in the ocean. It is interesting to know that killer whales have a plentiful diet. It is astounding to see how killer whales behave in the ocean. I plan to tell you about the killer whale, its characteristics, its diet, and its behavior in the ocean as well as the predation of the orca.

The reading and the lecture discuss weather the migration hypothesis is true for the edomontosaurs- the elephant like dinosaurs to prove the North Slope as their habitat. The lecturer puts forth three aspects, each of which has casts doubt on the three points presented in the reading passage.

Whales move a far distance, and the gray whales are the farthest mover. Some whales move between onshore and offshore areas, and the others migrate Iatitudinally (north-south). For instance, the Brazil and New Caledonia whales migrate from low-latitude grounds to high-latitude grounds. In general, whales migrate to cold grounds in summer to feed and move to hot grounds in winter to breed. Whales move straightly. There isn't any evidence which can prove they navigate by the magnetic field

The origin of modern day whales, a mystery that has puzzled paleontologists for years, may have just been solved with the discovery of an ankle bone. This discovery might sound simple and unimportant, but the bones of these ancient animals hold many unanswered questions and provide solid proof of origin and behavior. The relationship between whales and other animals has proven to be difficult because whales are warm-blooded, like humans, yet they live in the sea. The fact that they are warm-blooded suggests that they are related to some type of land animal. However, the questions of exactly which animal, and how whales evolved from land to water, have remained unanswered until now.