Biology

Clymene Dolphin (Stenella clymene) Clymene Dolphin (Stenella clymene)- Photograph, description, distribution and behavior. Pantropical Spotted Dolphin (Stenella attenuata) Pantropical Spotted Dolphin (Stenella attenuata)- Photograph, distribution and behavior. Wild Whales: Killer Whale Wild Whales: Killer Whale- Includes identification, natural history, movies, sounds, distribution, whale classification and status in Canada. Killer Whales Killer Whales- Information from SeaWorld, including classification, habitat and distribution, physical characteristics, senses, adaptations for an aquatic environment, behavior, d… Killer Whale Killer Whale- Fact sheet providing photographs and information on Orcinus orca, including sightings off western Scotland. Killer Whales Killer Whales- Factsheet on these members of the dolphin family providing answers to the common questions asked about them. Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) Killer Whale (Orcinus orca)- Information from the National Marine Mammal Laboratory on these whales, and details of NMML research, publications, posters and assessment reports. Status of Killer Whales in Canada Status of Killer Whales in Canada- Includes an abstract report by RW Baird assessing the status of killer whales in Canada. Orca Whales Orca Whales- Research project by Karlie Hurlbert on the Killer Whale, including its classification, social behavior, habitat, adaptations, nutrition and reproduction. Ocean Futures Online Ocean Futures Online- Explore this site to learn about Keiko, the star of Free Willy, and more about our oceans, threats to the oceans and their inhabitants, and how you can help … The Big Zoo: Killer Whale The Big Zoo: Killer Whale- Includes a brief fact sheet about the killer whale. Orcas in Captivity Orcas in Captivity- Provides a reference to the number of known orcas in captivity and those that have died. Killer Whale Biology Killer Whale Biology- Provides an overview of general biology, taxonomy, ecology, evolution, behavior and physiology within the species. The site available in English and French. Orca Facts Orca Facts- An informational site about Orcas and their behavior includes identification methods, social structure, transients, and communication. Zoom Whales' Orca Fact Sheet Zoom Whales' Orca Fact Sheet- Includes information for children about killer whales. Provides information on its size, shape, diet, social groups, speed, vocalization, migration, … Keiko.com Keiko.com- The story of the rescue and release of this famous kiler whale. Includes news, photos, history, and ways to help. Orca Homepage Orca Homepage- Provides pictures, information, links, and captivity issues on orca whales. Orca Live Orca Live- Provides information on the research of Killer Whales. It is available in both English and Japanese. Wildlife Notebook on the Humpback Whale Wildlife Notebook on the Humpback Whale- Includes the description, distribution, migration, abundance, habits, and reproduction on humpback whales. Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)- Includes identification, natural history, video, photographs and status in Canada. Megaptera novaeangliae Megaptera novaeangliae- Provides general information about humpback whales including geographic range, physical characteristics, natural history, reproduction, behavior, and habit… Nature: Humpback Whales Nature: Humpback Whales- Includes information, sounds, and movies. Marine Mammal Center: Humpback Whale Marine Mammal Center: Humpback Whale- Information about humpbacks from the Marine Mammal Center. Species at Risk in Canada: Humpback Whale Species at Risk in Canada: Humpback Whale- Provides information on the North Pacific Humpback from the Canadian Wildlife Service. National Marine Mammal Laboratory: Humpback Whale National Marine Mammal Laboratory: Humpback Whale- Provides photographs of and information about humpback whales. Humpback Whales in the Silver Banks Humpback Whales in the Silver Banks- Underwater photos taken in the Silver Banks off Turks and Caicos Islands in March 2002. Newfoundland Humpback Whales Newfoundland Humpback Whales- Provides humpback whale movie clips, sounds, and information. Zoom Whales: Humpback Whale Zoom Whales: Humpback Whale- Provides detailed information about humpback whales. Hawaii Whale Research Foundation Hawaii Whale Research Foundation- The foundation is intended to provide information about the natural history of the humpback whale, and its research and conservation efforts. Balaenoptera physalus (Fin Whale) Balaenoptera physalus (Fin Whale)- Species account and photos from the Animal Diversity Web. Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus)- Fact sheet from EDGE, a conservation organization that focuses specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique … Fin Whale Acoustics Fin Whale Acoustics- Information, photos, map, and an audio file of calls. Fin Whale Fin Whale- Information from Long Island, New York, including publication abstracts, an animated surfacing and diving sequence, and a photo gallery. Balaenoptera musculus Balaenoptera musculus- Provides information on the geographical range, physiology, and behavior of blue whales. Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus)- Fact sheet from EDGE, a conservation organization that focuses specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique… Marine Mammal Sounds: Blue Whale Marine Mammal Sounds: Blue Whale- Some spectrograms of noises made by these whales. Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Blue Whale Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Blue Whale- Provides brief account of the status of Alaska's endangered blue whale. Blue Whale Factsheet Blue Whale Factsheet- Information compiled by the Marine Mammal Center. Cetacean Information: Blue Whale Cetacean Information: Blue Whale- Fact sheet. Natural History Photographs: Blue Whale Natural History Photographs: Blue Whale- Photographs of blue whales of underwater and aerial images. The Big Zoo: Blue Whale The Big Zoo: Blue Whale- Includes a brief fact sheet about the blue whale. Enchanted Learning: Blue Whale Enchanted Learning: Blue Whale- Includes information and activities for children regarding the blue whale. Underwater Photos of the Blue Whale Underwater Photos of the Blue Whale- Provides underwater and aerial photos of the blue whale. Blue Whales: Photographs and Information Blue Whales: Photographs and Information- Photographs of and basic natural history information about the blue whale. Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust: Blue Whale Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust: Blue Whale- Extensive fact sheet. Balaenoptera edeni (Bryde's Whale) Balaenoptera edeni (Bryde's Whale)- Description and photos from the Animal Diversity Web. Bryde's Whale Bryde's Whale- Information from Whalesongs.org. Balaenoptera borealis (Sei Whale) Balaenoptera borealis (Sei Whale)- Species account from the Animal Diversity Web. Sei Whale Sei Whale- Factsheet providing general information on Balaenoptera borealis. Sei Whale Fact Sheet Sei Whale Fact Sheet- Description, life history, distribution, habitat and status of this endangered species.