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Category Archives: Odontoceti – Toothed Whales
Oceanic Dolphins – Delphinidae
Delphinidae is by far the largest family of cetaceans and probably the best known by the general public. They are small to medium-sized, ranging from 5 to 30 feet in length with bodies that are sleek and streamlined. Most have … Continue reading
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Porpoises – Phocoenidae
Porpoises are found in coastal waters of all seas and oceans in the northern hemisphere; along the coast of South America and in some areas of southeastern Asia. They are relatively small, from 3 to 6 feet long, weighing up … Continue reading
River Dolphins – Platanistidae
Generally small, at 3-9 feet in length, these dolphins have a long, slender beak with small eyes, almost atrophied from lives in muddy waters. They use echolocation to locate prey, feeding on fish and invertebrates in short, shallow dives. Group … Continue reading
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Beaked Whales – Ziphiidae
Beaked Whales are the second largest family of cetaceans after the Delphinidae and are found in all the world’s oceans. They are medium-sized, around 40 feet in length with distinctive, long and narrow beaks and up to six short grooves … Continue reading
White Whales – Monodontidae
White whales are found at high latitudes in the arctic and south only to the Saint Lawrence River. They are medium-sized, 12-18 feet in length and lack a discernable dorsal fin. Narwhals have two teeth, one is developed into a … Continue reading
