Humans know more about space than the ocean. In 2011, a pregnant beaked whale named Nihongore stranded in New Zealand, initially thought to be a True’s beaked whale. DNA and skull analyses revealed it was a new species, Ramari’s beaked whale, named after Māori whale expert Ramari Stewart, highlighting Indigenous contributions to whale science.
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Cetaceans like whales, dolphins, and porpoises form interspecies associations for predator deterrence, predator avoidance, foraging, and socialization. These behaviors can involve thousands in a pod, with practices like coordinated feeding and shifts for vigilance against predators. Such alliances may also have aspects like alloparenting and possible interspecies communication, showcasing complex social dynamics and cooperative strategies among different species within the marine environment.
Whales and Dolphins Uniting for Survival, Bounty, or Companionship? Read More »
Did you know that sea serpents are real? Well, maybe not the traditional gigantic sea-living reptiles. But a first glance at the Northern right whale dolphin (Lissodelphis borealis) may leave you asking yourself, “What exactly am I looking at?” In this post, we will meet a funky little dolphin species from the North Pacific! Why
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