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Humans have been fascinated by whales for years. These graceful giants frolic in our oceans, and while much has been discovered, these huge mammals still hold some mystery. There are 86 recorded species of cetaceans (whales,porpoises, and dolphins) and while they all share some characteristics, each species has its own unique habits and way of living.

Some species of whale are huge- two of the largest animals in the world are whales, the blue whale (measuring up to 100 feet in length), and the fin whale (measuring up to 88 feet in length). But whales can come in all sizes; Read the rest of this entry »

Whales are beautiful creatures that have existed for thousands, perhaps millions of years. The songs of whales, particularly the Humpback Whale, have been recorded by humans. Humpback whales are ones we most often see when they migrate towards the islands and their haunting lyrical songs have been used by humans for study, music, and stress relief. The whales sing to communicate and to attract mates. Whales are the largest animals today on our planet and though they live in the water, they are considered mammals. They Read the rest of this entry »