White whale

region of the individual populations. Orcas are also special animals because they are apex predators meaning there is no animal that preys on them. Orcas are also highly intelligent mammals with the second largest brain of any animal behind the Sperm Whale. Orcas have spectacular problem solving skills as well as very sophisticated hunting techniques and vocal behaviors. Each of these traits are specific to the type and particular group of Orcas. There are 3 different types of Orcas Resident,Transient

The second captive killer whale was in 1964. This eventually ended up as the first whale to be kept in captivity for a period of time. Today there are 52 killer whales in captivity that have great health and are with Sea World. Killer whales should stay in captivity because zoologists are finding better ways to help killer whale survival such as research and watching the things the orcas do. They are better taken care of and give zoologist and themselves the scientific benefits they need because

multiple other species would die. Or, if the Great White Shark went extinct, fish and seals would overpopulate and endanger the rest of the ecosystem. However distant this mass extinction seems, a small portion of it is slowly occurring before our eyes. Whales are only one of the multiple creatures suffering from our neglect, and not only are they suffering, but the hierarchy of ocean life and even us, as humans, are affected by this disastrous event. Whales of any kind are extremely helpful to their aquatic

Since the blue whale is the biggest animal alive it is very important! I choose the blue whale as my animal to research because I find it very cool and I hope it stays around for future generations to see. Since it is the biggest animal alive I think it important for future generations to be able to study and observe it. The blue whale is the loudest animal on Earth! Louder than a jet engine! Like it’s name implies, the blue whale is blue, white and sometimes gray! It is extremely heavy, weighing

A Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), which is also known as the great blue whales is a marine mammal that roams in various oceans throughout the world. These mammals are found in all types of bodies of oceans and usually swim in small groups or even at times, alone. They are the heaviest animals to ever exist on earth. Physical Description Blue whales are marine animals. They measure up to be 100 feet long and can weigh around 200 tons, while newborn blue whales weigh up to 3 tons which is equivalent

The body weight of the white eye orca varies, males have a bigger posture than females, their body length can be approximately 28 feet, and females can reach up to 23 feet. The males can weigh up to 15,000 pounds, and females can weigh up to 10,000 pounds. The main characteristics of the body appearance is that white eye orcas are black with white big spots on the dorsal fin, dorsal ridge and on the blowhole. The eyes and the flukes are white. Its body shape is cylindrical, tall dorsal fin

of Orca Whales in Captivity A long time ago, a single, worldwide species and the ultimate omnivore, capable of preying upon any large vertebrate that swam into its vision, including fish, birds, mammals or reptiles, was discovered. It’s social behavior revolved around dominant adult males, which used their much larger size and aggressive behavior to take command of harems of females and young - rather like a lion with his pride. This mammal was the orca whale, also known as the “killer whale”. Since

Many people are familiar with the aquatic marine park Sea World. Although many people love it, others question if SeaWorld is telling the real truth about the park and the health of its whales. With facts and stories from documentaries and reports a growing population of people are having mixed emotions. Sea World has been around for many years. The park was opened to the public in 1964 by George Millay, Milt Shedd, Ken Norris and David DeMott. Thousands of people waited at the gates to get a

Cetacean Bycatch is a Problem Cetacean bycatch is an ongoing problem in the oceans of the world. Cetaceans are defined as whales, dolphins and porpoises(CBRC 1). Bycatch is “marine mammals that are “captured” but discarded”(Read 2). This happens when fishing industries are fishing for a certain type of marine animal and other marine animals are caught accidentally along with the intended catch. Many times, this leads to the death of the animal that was not meant to be caught, and the animal is tossed

death and tragedy is told and soon, the truth unveils. Disease stricken and uncared for, these orcas are drowning in tanks the size of bathtubs. They need their family, their pod, their home--the ocean. From improper dental care to malnutrition, the whales are not even fed correctly. Even if SeaWorld increased the tank size, it would still not be enough. Just like us, orcas need to be with their pods, or family, due to the psychological and physical attachment they have on them in order to survive in