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Iain Kerr is on the hunt for the largest mammals on the planet. He’s head of Ocean Alliance, located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. His group is taking whale conservation to new heights using drones. >> read more …
The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever existed, weighing as much as two thousand people together. This is why this cetacean was the most chased species in the world due to its size and economic yield when whaling started, around the mid-19th century. >> read more …
It’s no surprise that blue whales have huge hearts since they are one of the largest animals ever to exist. Not only are these organs huge and efficient, but they also serve an important ecological purpose even after death. A blue whale heart can be 5ft tall (1.5m), weigh over 400 pounds (200kg), and have … Meer lezen
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal ever to inhabit Earth. Despite its gargantuan size, many aspects of its biology, behavior and ecology still elude us. This magnificent mammal spends most of its time below the ocean’s surface, out of sight from scientists seeking to unlock its mysteries. >> read more …
Unique colony of blue whales increasingly at risk from tankers and container ships, say marine campaigners. Scientists and conservation groups are calling for one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes to be rerouted in an effort to protect the world’s largest animal. >> read more …
It begins with a chase: Twelve orcas swimming down their quarry until it grows tired. When their target finally slows, more orcas join in, 20 sets of teeth raking and biting into flesh. A few minutes later, the predators work together to force their prey underwater. It doesn’t come back up. >> read more …
The song calls of Antarctic blue whales are so deep that they’re almost infrasonic. You feel them as much as you hear them. In fact, scientists are not even sure how the whales make their sounds. >> read more …
As adults, blue whales can reach a (confirmed) size of 29.9m (98 ft) and can weigh up to 199 tonnes! Blue whales have a slender fluke (tail) and a broad, U-shaped head. Though they are truly greyish-blue, these whales get their name from their underwater pale-blue hue. >> read more …
Researchers have discovered two new species of cetaceans – the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) and Bryde’s whale (Balaenoptera edeni) – which had never been seen in the Algarve. The discovery was made thanks to photos and information posted on social media between 2011 and 2020. >> read more …
While blue whale numbers were up, researchers say they’re concerned about other species. >> read more …