Beluga whale facts, pictures and in-depth information.
Species Profile: Mammal
In-depth information on a variety of mammals. Size, weight, range, where found, habitat, diet, conservation status, behavior and more …
Gray Whale Facts – The Longest Migration Of Any Mammal!
Gray whale facts: discover an ocean mammal once nicknamed the ‘devil fish’ by whalers on behalf of its fierce fighting abilities…
Bowhead Whale Facts: Arctic Whale With Largest Mouth Of All Animals
With a lifespan of over 200 years, the bowhead whale is thought to be the world’s longest living mammal. It’s also one of the largest living animals, and the animal with the largest mouth.
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Common Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) Facts & Pictures
The common minke whale is one of two species of minke whale. Unlike the closely-related Antarctic minke whale, which is typically found in the colder regions of the Southern Hemisphere, the common minke whale is found in oceans worldwide.
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North Atlantic Right Whale Facts & Pictures
The North Atlantic Right Whale (Eubalaena glacialis) is a critically endangered baleen whale species. On this page is a complete guide to this large marine mammal…
Sperm Whale Facts – Meet The World’s Largest Toothed Predator
The sperm whale is the world’s largest toothed predator, and one of the deepest-diving, hunting giant squid at depths of over 2 km / 1.24 miles below the surface.
Moby Dick, the fearsome “white whale” in Herman Melville’s book of the same name, was based on a sperm whale. Melville’s story was partly based on a real incident in which a whaling ship was sunk after having been attacked by a sperm whale.
On this page you’ll find a complete guide to this formidable marine mammal…
Common Dolphin Facts & Pictures: The World’s Most Abundant Cetacean
With a population numbering several million, the common dolphin is the world’s most abundant cetacean. Living in large pods that can contain thousands of individuals, the common dolphin is known for its acrobatics and is often seen riding the bow waves of boats.
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Rhesus Macaque Monkey Facts, Pictures & Interesting Information
The Rhesus macaque is a primate belonging to the Old World monkey family. Found in Asia, this common and wide-ranging species inhabits a larger area than any other non-human primate.
Walrus Facts & Pictures – Discover The Iconic Tusked Arctic Animal
The walrus is a semiaquatic marine mammal characterized by its large size, long tusks and moustache-like whiskers. The walrus belongs to the group Pinnipedia, which is also home to the walrus’s closest relatives: the seals and sea lions. The walrus is the only living member of the family Odobenidae. It is found in shallow Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, where it forages for mollusks and other marine animals.
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Sand Cat Facts, Pictures, Information. Discover A Desert-Living Cat Species
The sand cat, Felis margarita, is the only wild cat that lives primarily in desert habitats. It is found in arid regions with sparse vegetation in North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Central Asia. Slightly smaller than a domestic cat, the sand cat has several adaptations for living in the desert, including furry paws, large ears and a thick, sand-colored coat.
Sand cats are opportunistic feeders and hunt a variety of prey animals, including venomous vipers.
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Water Buffalo Facts: Discover An Important Asian Domestic Animal
Water buffalo facts, pictures and in-depth information. Discover one of the world’s most important domesticated animals and its wild ancestor, the wild water buffalo.
