marine mammals

The ginkgo beaked whale (Mesoplodon ginkgodens) is a poorly known species of beaked whale named for the distinctive shape of its teeth, which resemble the leaves of the ginkgo t...

Layla is a name commonly associated with female orcas in human care, most notably at SeaWorld Orlando, where she has been visible in on‑board observatories and habitat present...

A killer whale baby, or calf, is born after a gestation of about 15 to 18 months following mating in the wild or under managed care. Calves typically enter tail-first to minimiz...

Manatee cold stress is a physiological response that occurs when water temperatures drop below the critical thresholds manatees can tolerate over time, impairing bodily function...

Humpback whales in captivity refer to individuals of this migratory baleen whale species held in marine facilities for public display, research, or rescue rehabilitation. These...

A whale suddenly appearing while free diving can be startling but is usually a sign of active marine life nearby. These encounters are often brief, coinciding with a diver’s s...

The orca pods of Puget Sound represent a well studied, iconic marine mammal community in the northeastern Pacific. These populations include the endangered southern resident kil...

Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) are small, toothed cetaceans known for their white pigmentation, rounded foreheads (melons), and highly social behavior. In Canada, they in...

Huge sea lions refer to the largest members of the family Otariidae, notably the California sea lion and the Steller sea lion, with males reaching impressive sizes and weights....

The orca popularly called the Free Willy whale is Keiko , the male Northern Hemisphere orca that starred in the 1993 film "Free Willy" and became a global symbol for captive-orc...