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…
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.
Read on to find out more about this amazing marine mammal…
A complete list of dolphin species with pictures and interesting facts. Discover the many different types of dolphins that are alive today.
Dolphins are marine mammals belonging to the infraorder Cetacea, which is also home to whales and porpoises. Known for their high intelligence and acrobatic displays, dolphins are among the most familiar and best-loved members of the animal kingdom.
On this page is a list of all living dolphin species, with pictures and interesting facts on each. The list contains every species in the oceanic dolphin family Delphinidae, and all of the river dolphins, which are found in freshwater habitats.
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.
What is the difference between dolphins and porpoises? The relationship between these separate, but related groups of marine mammals is a source of confusion for many.
On this page, we look at the differences between dolphins and porpoises, and discover some interesting facts about dolphins, porpoises, and other cetaceans…
A new iguanodontian dinosaur has recently been named. Iani smithi was discovered in the Cedar Mountain Formation, a rock formation located in eastern Utah, USA.
Read on to find out more about the dinosaur and its discovery…
Whooping crane facts, pictures, life cycle and ID guide. Your complete guide to America’s tallest bird!
Animals that live in lakes include fish such as lake trout, walleye and northern pike; mammals such as beavers, mink and otters; birds such as ducks, herons and kingfishers; and invertebrates such as clams, mussels, water snails, crayfish and dragonflies.
On this page is a list of lake animals that includes these and other species from around the world.
A recent study into the sleeping habits of northern elephant seals has found that the huge pinnipeds sleep for just two hours a day – less than almost any other mammal – and that sleep takes place deep underwater, where the seal is safe from predators such as sharks and killer whales.
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