101. Whales, Dolphins, And Porpoises Of The Cetacea Order Research on marine mammals, with emphasis on the order of Cetacea. Find out why porpoises, dolphins, and whales belong to this order of species. http://nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/education/cetaceans/cetacea.htm

U.S. Department of Commerce NOAA NMFS AFSC /NMML Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises (Order Cetacea) What do you know about cetaceans? Whales, dolphins, and porpoises all belong to the same taxonomic order called cetaceans. Cetaceans are truly remarkable animals! They are mammals which means they are warm-blooded, they have at least a few hairs on their bodies, and they nourish their young with milk. Cetaceans spend their whole lives in water and some live in family groups called "pods." Cetaceans are known for their seemingly playful behavior including " breaching ," " spyhopping ," or " tail slapping ." How many kinds of cetaceans are there? How do cetaceans behave? What is cetacean echolocation? What are cetacean strandings? ... AFSC This site was created by Laura Drumm and the National Marine Mammal Laboratory Last modified on March 03, 2004

102. Whales Kin To Cows, Hippos, Fossils Show CNN http://cnn.com/2001/TECH/science/09/19/whales.relatives.ap/index.html

103. Killer Whales (Orcinus Orca) Includes a series of questions and answers about Orca whales. http://nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/education/cetaceans/killer1.htm

U.S. Department of Commerce NOAA NMFS AFSC /NMML Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) What is really cool about killer whales? Killer whales are social animals that live in stable family-related groups. Killer whales display a high level of care for their offspring. In addition to the mothers, various pod members (mainly adolescent females) perform most of the care for the calves. As with most mammals, killer whales are very protective of their young. Different killer whale pods "sound" different. Each pod has their own dialect of sounds. They can easily recognize their own pod from several miles away based on the differences in calls. Killer whales are often compared to wolves because both species are top predators, maintain complex social relationships, and hunt cooperatively. To some, killer whales look exactly alike however they can be distinguished from one another by the shape and size of their dorsal fins, the distinctive grayish-white saddle patches behind their dorsal fins, as well as distinctive scars, nicks and marks on their dorsal fins. What are killer whales like?

104. CNN.com - Report: Navy To Limit Sonar To Protect Whales - Oct. 13, 2003 CNN http://cnn.com/2003/TECH/science/10/13/whales.sonar.ap/index.html

The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Special Reports SERVICES Video E-mail Newsletters CNNtoGO SEARCH Web CNN.com Report: Navy to limit sonar to protect whales A file photo of an Orca whale. Story Tools RELATED Nature: Military sonar may give whales the bends YOUR E-MAIL ALERTS Whales Natural resources Environmental Issues Natural Resources Defense Council or Create your own Manage alerts What is this? SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) The Navy has agreed to limit its peacetime use of a new sonar system designed to detect enemy submarines, but which may also harm marine mammals and fish, an environmentalist group said. The Navy and the Natural Resources Defense Council, which sued the military on the issue, reached a legal settlement last week in which the Navy agreed to use the new system only in specific areas along the eastern seaboard of Asia, according to documents provided by the environmental group. The agreement must be approved by a federal magistrate to become permanent, but if implemented the deal would greatly restrict the Navy's original plan for the sonar system, which once was slated to be tested in most of the world's oceans. Navy officials familiar with the case could not immediately be reached for comment.

105. Cetaceans Modern whales may be divided into two subgroups the Odontoceti (toothed The fossil record of whales is rich, and recent discoveries have shed much http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/mammal/cetacea/cetacean.html

Introduction to the Cetacea Whales and Dolphins The Cetacea are one of the most distinctive and highly specialized orders of mammals . They include the largest animal that has ever lived, the blue whale; the highly intelligent and communicative dolphins; the tusked narwhals and blind river dolphins and singing humpback whales nearly eighty living species in all. Although hunting and other human activities have endangered most cetacean species, the outlook for many is improving. flukes arranged horizontally. Modern whales have greatly elongated anterior skull bones, and the nostrils are located on the top of the head, forming the blowhole . The forelimbs are specialized to form flippers, and the hind limbs and pelvis are extremely small and do not normally extend out of the body wall of the animal. Modern whales may be divided into two subgroups: the Odontoceti (toothed whales) and the Mysticeti (baleen whales). Odontocetes bear teeth typically numerous and peglike, although sometimes modified, as in the single tusk of the narwhal or the odd, fanglike lower teeth of the beaked whales. Many odontocetes can navigate by echolocation , producing sound waves using a complex system of nasal sacs and passages, and using the echoes to navigate. Dolphins and porpoises are examples of odontocetes, as are belugas, narwhals, killer whales, sperm whales, and beaked whales. Baleen whales lack teeth completely as adults (although teeth are present in fetal baleen whales). They feed by straining small marine organisms out of the water using plates of

106. Efforts Continue To Save Stranded Whales CNN http://cnn.com/2003/US/South/04/20/stranded.whales.ap/index.html

107. Dolphins And Whales I Pictures And Information About Marine Mammals Pictures and Information about whales and Dolphins. http://www.whale-images.com/

www.whale-images.com contact links sitemap free ecards ... Facts Welcome to Whales and Dolphins Information and Pictures about Whales and Dolphins NEWS: Rolf Hicker opens the Orca Gallery - Fine Art Photography in Port McNeill, Northern Vancouver Island A website dedicated to bringing you information and quality pictures of various species of whales and dolphins. Whales and Dolphins are Cetaceans - a group of mammals which belong to the order Cetacea. There are two classifications of Cetacea - Odontoceti (toothed Whales) and Mysticeti (baleen whales). Whales surfing Orca Whale Whales are large, aquatic mammals that breathe air through either one or two blowholes into their lungs. Toothed whales such as Orca Whales, Sperm Whales, and beluga Whales prey on fish, squid, or marine mammals using echolocation. Baleen whales such as humpback whales, gray whales, and minke whales feed on tiny crustaceans, small fish and plankton. They use their baleen to filter the food from the water and are generally larger than toothed whales. Dolphins white sided Dolphin Belonging to the odontoceti or toothed whale cetacea, and family Delphinidae, the largest family of the cetacean order, there are 26 living species of dolphins. Most species of dolphins feed mainly on small schooling fish and squid although some species prey on crabs, shrimps, and lobsters. Dolphins can be found in all oceans and major seas around the world. Each species of dolphin has adapted to life in their particular marine environment, allowing them to specialize in catching and eating food specific to that area.

108. Help Save The Whales Instead, Japan expanded the hunt to kill Bryde’s whales and endangered sperm whales! Let your friends know about the threats to whales. http://www.saveourwhales.org/

Find Out More Official Defenders Gear Defenders Home Page You can help save whales and other wildlife by using a Defenders of Wildlife credit card. Apply Today! Defenders of Wildlife does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. A Project of: Defenders of Wildlife 1130 17th St, NW Washington, DC 20036 Since the global whaling ban was adopted in 1985, Japan has used a loophole in international laws to kill whales under the guise of "scientific research." Magnificent Bryde’s whales and endangered sperm whales are being slaughtered and sold in gourmet markets and expensive restaurants. The International Whaling Commission has repeatedly called on Japan to stop this slaughter. Instead, Japan expanded the hunt to kill Bryde’s whales and endangered sperm whales! Worse still, Japan has been bribing developing countries to join the International Whaling Commission and vote to overturn the whaling ban entirely! The President can impose economic sanctions immediately on Japan because of its whaling hunts. Help save these endangered species by urging President Bush to impose economic sanctions on Japan until they stop killing whales! Sign our petition to President Bush.

109. Hebridean Whale And Dolphin Trust A registered charity which has pioneered the study of the whales, dolphins and porpoises found in the waters of the Hebrides. Using study techniques that neither harm nor seriously disturb the animals, the research work undertaken provides those who manage Scotland's wildlife and habitats with the information they need to achieve effective conservation. http://whales.gn.apc.org/

THE HEBRIDEAN WHALE AND DOLPHIN TRUST WEBSITE HAS MOVED TO: WWW.HWDT.ORG

110. The Majestic Presence Of The Whale Additional information on all the whales including anatomy, help, more pictures, Always remember that whales are not fish! They are mammals! http://library.thinkquest.org/2605/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=0404

111. Welcome To The Website Of The International Whaling Commission Intergovernmental body responsible for the conservation of whales and the management of whaling. http://www.iwcoffice.org/

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112. The Origin Of Whales And The Power Of Independent Evidence Of course, for many years the fossil record for the whales was quite spotty, Recent discoveries of fossil whales provide the evidence that will convince http://www.talkorigins.org/features/whales/

The Origin of Whales and the Power of Independent Evidence by Raymond Sutera [posted: August 10, 2001] This article originally appeared in Reports of the National Center for Science Education, a publication of The National Center for Science Education Thewissen and others (1994) published this reconstruction of the skeleton of Ambulocetans natans (redrawn for RNCSE by Janet Dreyer). ow do you convince a creationist that a fossil is a transitional fossil? Give up? It is a trick question. You cannot do it. There is no convincing someone who has his mind made up already. But sometimes, it is even worse. Sometimes, when you point out a fossil that falls into the middle of a gap and is a superb morphological and chronological intermediate, you are met with the response: "Well, now you have two gaps where you only had one before! You are losing ground!" One of the favorite anti-evolutionist challenges to the existence of transitional fossils is the supposed lack of transitional forms in the evolution of the whales. Duane Gish of the Institute for Creation Research (ICR) regularly trots out the "bossie-to-blowhole" transition to ridicule the idea that whales could have evolved from terrestrial, hooved ancestors. There simply are no transitional forms in the fossil record between the marine mammals and their supposed land mammal ancestors . . . It is quite entertaining, starting with cows, pigs, or buffaloes, to attempt to visualize what the intermediates may have looked life. Starting with a cow, one could even imagine one line of descent which prematurely became extinct, due to what might be called an “udder failure” (Gish 1985: 78-9).

113. Whales At Manly Beach Information about whale migration up the east coast of Australia. http://www.ozemail.com.au/~russo/whales/whales.html

in Manly Alex displays his tail In August this 2000 Alex, a rare Southern Right whale, made the harbour waters around Manly his home for a couple of weeks. Alex spent his days cruising between North Harbour and Balmoral in Middle Harbour. He seemed to particularly like the waters off Dobroyd Head right in the Manly Ferry lane. Thousands of Sydney siders flocked to the headlands to see him and Alex didn't disappoint them. The longer Alex stayed the more it seemed he knew just what people wanted to see. He frequently put on acrobatic displays of tail waving and belly flopping. The National Parks rangers in their inflatable Zodiacs reported that Alex would sometimes come up beind them and playfully nudge them along. coming up for a breath Alex shows off for the ferry One day he charged up out of the waters of North Harbour just metres away from Basil Evans who was rowing his tiny dingy to his yacht. A very shaken Mr Evans quickly made for shore. There is a strong possibility that Alex was the calf that was born in the waters off Sydney in 1994. This calf was given the name Dennis at the time. If this is the case then there is a good chance that Alex may become a regular visitor to Sydney Harbour as Southern Rights often have a loyalty to the place of their birth.

114. OceanFootage.com: Stock Footage Whales Sharks Dolphins Underwater Video Film HD Comprehensive ocean stock footage library including sharks, whales, dolphins, topside and underwater marine life on film and high definition video. Based in Monterey, California. http://www.oceanfootage.com/

Search By Keyword shark whale dolphin fish ... REGISTER or SIGN-IN to OceanFootage. SEARCH or BROWSE the OceanFootage collection. PREVIEW footage from over 100 leading cinematographers. DOWNLOAD free preview clips. ORDER online, with delivery on tape, DVD, or by download. AL GIDDINGS winner of many international awards including 4 Emmys and the Grierson International Medal. Browse Cinematographers Preview our DEMO REEL Bob Cranston. Send us a SHOT REQUEST and we'll do the research. With access to the largest ocean library and a global network of over 150 cinematographers. From the creators of OceanFootage comes NatureFootage , offering quality footage of the natural world and the best in client service. Set up a CUSTOM SHOOT with a participating cinematographer. Whether topside or underwater, HD or film, we have quality shooters around the globe. Footage Search is a powerful business solution. Enable your stock footage web site with the best in search, preview, purchase, and delivery.

115. Terrorvision - Welcome To Whales And Dolphins! An lighter look at Terrorvision which includes an interview, downloads, a drinking game and a guide to Bradford. http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Plaza/7196/index.html

Last updated - 10/04/2001 Welcome to 'Whales and Dolphins (Yeeeaaahhh)'!!! Once subtitled 'the most irrelevant Terrorvision website on the net', I stopped using this phrase when I realised that any site containing copious references to alcohol and rock music can't fail to be anything but totally relevant to the boys from Bradford! But within these virtual pages, you will not find the usual claptrap associated with other, less innovative (but far more frequently visited), band fanzine pages. Oh no. Gone are the individual profiles, no more is the detailed band history, even lyrics, tab (although I heartily commend fellow bassists) and gigographies are strangely absent. The emphasis here is on humour (Bradford style), alcohol, and generally giving fellow fans and nubile newcomers alike some suitably silly stuff to peruse. So stay, put your feet up, have a look around and a nice cup of (Irish) coffee, you may (just) find something interesting enough to waste another twenty minutes' worth of phone/server bill. I promise... THIS IS THE END... MY ONLY FRIEND

116. Index Provides information on gray whales, whale watching, pictures, and news. http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Jungle/1953/

A GRAY WHALE WATCHING GUIDE GRAY WHALES 101 WHALE WATCH 2005 WINSTON `S WEB LINKS GRAY WHALE WATCHING BOATS and TOURS FUN ZONE To Enter This Web site Click On The ICONS Below . E-MAIL WINSTON @ w_pup@yahoo.com PHOTOS OF GRAY WHALES BALEEN WHALES All photographs were taken by the author . If you wish to use anything on this site , please contact the author first. Check out Dick Russell's book on Gray whales. "Eye of the Whale"

117. Whales And Dolphins whales and Dolphins are marine animals. They live in oceans around the world. There are only about 80 kinds of whales and dolphins that we know of right http://longwood.cs.ucf.edu/~MidLink/whale.html

Whales and Dophins Whales and Dolphins are marine animals. They live in oceans around the world. Whales and Dolphins come from the same family, CETACEA (sey-tay-sha) . They both breath from a blowhole located at the top of their head. Whales and dolpins are mammals. They are mammals because they have lungs not gills,they have hair not scales , and they also have give live birth and don't lay eggs. There are only about 80 kinds of whales and dolphins that we know of right now. Whales Whales are very large animals. They can grow up to 100 ft. or more in length. They can weigh up to 200 tons or more. Whales live in families called pods. These pods vary in numbers and consist of family members and family friends. Whales live in these families their whole life. Group living is safer when other whales or sharks attack. It also makes it easier to find food. Whales are always migrating. They travel to find food, breed and have young. Whales do not have eyelids. They rely on thick oily tears to protect their eyes. Whales hear from little holes behind their eyes. Whales talk to each other by making high pitched sounds like whistles, clicks, squeaks, rattles, and groans.

118. Whale Watching In Albany With Silver Star Cruises - Home Page Silver Star Whale Watching Tours Albany - Western Australia. Cruise the historic and scenic waters of Albany for 2 and a half hours in the comfort of Paul http://www.whales.com.au/

Welcome Aboard Albany's Premiere Whale Watching Charter Vessel SILVER STAR II The Silver Star crew, with their friendly relaxed manner, will ensure that you have an enjoyable cruise, providing informative commentary and refreshments. Hear the songs from humpbacks with underwater microphone as they visit King George Sound. See the Southern Right Whales as their calves play on protected coastline. For a sample of some of the sounds, click on the links below: Southern Right Whale Humpback Whale Whale Sounds - one two three Albany's Best Online Whale Photo Gallery Silver Star Cruise Bookings Silver Star Cruises Last updated on June 20, 2005

119. Whale Center Of New England - Whale Research, Education And Conservation In New Research institution that studies the whales using waters off the Massachusetts coast. Includes information on humpback and right whales, sightings, photo gallery, research, education, and conservation. http://www.whalecenter.org/

Google Search Our Site Adopt A Whale Our very popular Adopt A Whale program provides a personal way to help whales. Visitor Center Have you seen a whale lately? Our new Visitor Center includes a full skeleton of a humpback. Membership A great way to help us protect whales is our Membership Program , which includes many benefits. Weekly Sightings Keep abreast of our weekly sightings of whales and other marine mammals. Amazon.com Associate

120. Sperm Whales Answers question concerning how fast whales really move and examines the likelihood of whales existing in a given habitat. http://www.whalewatch.co.nz/sperm.htm

SPERM WHALES The great Sperm Whale is the largest of the toothed whales. Although the Sperm whale is easily identified it rarely shows much of its body above the water. This whale has a very distinctive huge squarish head occupying at least one-third of its body and projecting, often up to 1.5m (5ft), well beyond its lower jaw. The large head contains a cavity called the spermaceti organ which is a mass of web-like tubes filled with spermaceti oil ( whaling ) Scientists believe this organ is used in maintaining buoyancy and enable the whales to dive to such profound depths. They also believe this substance is involved in producing the powerful acoustic clicks the whales use for echo-location and to stun their prey. Scientists have monitored each resident whale at Kaikoura and recorded their acoustic signatures, each one unique, enabling Whale Watch® to track and monitor the whales. The whales are also identified by their tails when they perform lob-tails at the surface of the water. This incredible manoeuvre can be witnessed regularly at Kaikoura. The whales lift their tale flukes high into the air and slam them down on the water. The sound this creates can be heard a long way off and is therefore thought to be another way the whales communicate. Individual dive patterns are also recorded regularly enabling visitors and scientists a visual representation of a particular whales underwater activity. Scientists are still trying to ascertain the great depths to which the Sperm whale dives. Whales have been found tangled in cables as far as 3 km below the surface and can stay submerged for up to two hours. However a usual dive is about 90 minutes to a depth of about 500m where they feast predominantly on giant Squid. Many whales sport the scars from battles with giant squid which can themselves reach 20m in length! National Geographic have recently had a research team in Kaikoura to study the squid in more detail. It was hoped to harness a sperm whale with a camera to film the elusive squid.

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