Discussions Whales - Ask the Whale Expert (Whalenet) Lists Whales (Gander Academy - Cornish) Provides activities, research, lesson plans, and more on whales. 2-01 Whales and Educational Resources (Whalenet) Provides a variety of educational links to whales and marine life. Materials Whale Sounds (Miller) Provides recordings of several whale sounds. News -06-11-06 Slaughter of Whales May Begin Again (New York Times) "The future of the 20-year-old ban [on killing whales] appears shakier than ever, despite its success in forcing pro-whaling nations to largely leave whales alone to recover after hundreds of years of hunting that took them to the brink of extinction. Between 1904 and 1986 about 2 million whales were killed in the southern hemisphere alone. By the early 1980s, unregulated whaling had reduced the number of humpback and grey whales by an estimated 98 per cent." 06-06 Papers Blue Whales (A-Z Animals) "Blue Whales are the largest recorded mammal on earth some reaching nearly 120ft!The blue whale is found in pretty much all oceans but the whales tend to prefer the warmer waters." "The blue whale has been nearly hunted to extinction by man when eastern Asian whaling came into fashion a few of hundred years ago. There are less than 12,000 blue whales left worldwide." 01-09 Narwhals (TimeforKids.com) "For centuries, the narwhal's long spiral tusk puzzled people around the world. What was its purpose? Some people thought the narwhal’s tusk was proof unicorns existed." "Recently, Dr. Martin Nweeia, a researcher at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, said he’s figured out the purpose of the mysterious and massive tusk. Until now, no one had guessed that the tusk is a sensitive organ that can detect important changes in water pressure and temperature. The tusk extends six to nine feet from the upper jaw and through the lips of adult males." 01-06 Narwhals (Whaleguide.com) "For centuries, the narwhal's long spiral tusk puzzled people around the world. What was its purpose? Some people thought the narwhal’s tusk was proof unicorns existed." 01-06 Supreme Court Rules Against Whales (SupremeCourtUS.gov) "The SOCAL waters contain at least 37 species of marine mammals.The plaintiffs—groups and individuals devoted to the protection of marine mammals and ocean habitats—assert that MFA sonar causes serious injuries to these animals. The Navy disputes that claim, not-ing that MFA sonar training in SOCAL waters has been conducted for 40 years without a single documented sonar-related injury to any marine mammal." 11-08 Whale Evolution (EnchantedLearning.com) Includes a description of the evolution of the whale. 10-00 Whales - Blue (Kids' Planet) Includes a description and a drawing. Whales - Evolution (Thewissen) Describes whale evolution and includes early forms of the whale, including Pakicetidae, Ambulocetidae, Remingtonocetidae, Protocetidae, Dorudontidae, and Basilosauridae. 5-02 Whales - Humpback (Kids' Planet) Includes a description and a drawing. Whales - Marine Species (Elsberry) Provides a comprehensive set of links to a wide variety of marine species, organized by family and genus. Whales, Blue (National Parks Conservation Association) Provides a drawing and basic facts. 2-02 Whales, Blue - Songs (NationalGeographic.com) "The haunting call of the blue whale is the most intense of any animal alive. These rhythmic pulses and deep moans are so loud they travel across entire oceans, yet the frequency of these calls is often so low that they are totally inaudible to human ears." 06-06 Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises (Museum of Natural History of Los Angeles County) 2-01 Whales, Humpback (National Parks Conservation Association) Provides a drawing and basic facts. 2-02 Whales, Humpback (PBS.org) "Graceful and magnificent, humpback whales inspire awe in young and old alike. These marine mammals travel great distances to take advantage of the best breeding grounds and feeding spots. North Pacific humpbacks, for example, mate and give birth in Hawaii and then travel to Alaska each summer to feed." 06-06 Whales, Sperm (PBS Online and Nature) Shows how sperm whales live. Requires the (free) Flash plug-in. 7-00

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