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- Whales and Educational Resources (Whalenet)
Provides a variety of educational links to whales and marine life.
- Whales - Ask the Whale Expert (Whalenet)
- Whales - Humpback (Kids' Planet)
Includes a description and a drawing.
- Whales, Blue (Kids' Planet)
Includes a description and a drawing.
- Orcas or Killer Whales (Kids' Planet)
Includes a description and a drawing.
- Whales, Sperm (Wikipedia.org)
"The sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus, is a marine mammal species, order Cetacea, a toothed whale (odontocete) having the largest brain of any animal. The name comes from the milky-white waxy substance, spermaceti, found in the animal's head. The sperm whale is the only living member of genus Physeter. The synonym Physeter catodon refers to the same species. It is one of three extant species in the sperm whale superfamily, along with the pygmy sperm whale and dwarf sperm whale." 03-11
- Sharks - Whale Sharks (Whaleshark.org)
Describes the marine animal, the largest known fish. Includes a picture and a diagram with labels for parts. 01-07
- Orcas or Killer Whales (National Parks Conservation Association)
Provides a drawing and basic facts. (A large white space is at the top of the article.)
- Whales, Humpback (National Parks Conservation Association)
Provides a drawing and basic facts.
- Whales, Blue (National Parks Conservation Association)
Provides a drawing and basic facts.
- Whales (Awesome Library)
- 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, 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
- 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." 03-11
- Whales, Blue (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
- Orca or Killer Whales (SeaWorld.org)
Includes a description of the life and habits of the dolphin.
- Orca or Killer Whales (Wikipedia.org)
"There are up to five distinct killer whale types distinguished by geographical range, preferred prey items and physical appearance. Some of these may be separate races, subspecies or even species."
- Orca or Killer Whales (EnchantedLearning.com)
"Male orcas have a life expectancy of 50-60 years. Females have a life expectancy of 90 years."
- Orca or Killer Whales (EnchantedLearning.com)
Provides a drawing for coloring and facts. "Like other whales, orcas swim by moving their tail (called flukes) up and down. Fish swim by moving their tail left and right."
- Whales, Blue (MSNBC News)
Provides a video.
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