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Common Dolphin and Calf

Toothed whales, like this common dolphin ( Delphinus delphis ) and its calf, live in social groups called pods. The mother and calf form a pair that shares a long-term bond. Read more about...
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Hawaiian Monk Seal

The critically endangered Hawaiian monk seal ( Monachus schauinslandi ) is one...
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Florida Manatee in a Fresh Water Spring

Florida Manatee ( Trichechus manatus latirostris ) swimming within a fresh...
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Humpback Whale Breaching

Breaching is a behavior seen in some baleen whales, where they launch their...

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Song of the Spindle

Jun 14, 2013 - 8:46AM
Illustrator Drew Christie created this light-hearted short film about how humans could really learn something from whales. Check it out and learn about all the different cetaceans and our commonalities, such as a shared love for...

What is the Largest Whale? A Cetacea Siz...

Jun 5, 2013 - 8:27AM
How do right whales size up? North Atlantic Right whales ( Eubalaena...

The Search for Whale Poop

Jun 3, 2013 - 9:44AM
Fargo, the dog pictured here, is not just having a relaxing day at sea. He...

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Tagging of Pacific Predators (TOPP)

The TOPP program brought together scientists from seven countries to explore the lives of large mid-water animals such as...

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Phoenix and First Calf

Jan 26 2010 - 10:45am
In 1996, at age nine, Phoenix has her first calf (North Atlantic right whale #2605) off the southeast coast of Florida. More about the right whale can be found in our Tale of a Whale featured story .

Phoenix's Tail

Jan 26 2010 - 10:45am
The right whale named Phoenix as seen in 2004 off the coast.

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