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| anatomy of killer whale: Killer Whales Robin W. Baird, 2002 Killer whales are the supreme predators in the ocean. This introduction to killer whales, or orcas, pieces together the latest information on their life histories. How they communicate and maintain well-established societies, with intricate family relationships, over long lifespans. We also learn that killer whales must now contend with toxic pollutants, overfishing of their prey and a host of other environmental concerns. Illustrated by the world's best wildlife photographers, this book brings us face to face with these intriguing creatures in their underwater realms. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Anatomy of Dolphins Bruno Cozzi, Stefan Huggenberger, Helmut A Oelschläger, 2016-09-21 The Anatomy of Dolphins: Insights into Body Structure and Function is a precise, detailed, fully illustrated, descriptive, and functionally oriented text on the anatomy and morphology of dolphins. It focuses on a number of delphinid species, with keynotes on important dolphin-like genera, such as the harbor porpoise. It also serves as a useful complement for expanding trends and emphases in molecular biology and genetics. The authors share their life-long expertise on marine mammals in various disciplines. Written as a team rather than being prepared as a collection of separate contributions, the result is a uniform and comprehensive style, giving each of the different topics appropriate space. Many color figures, which use the authors' access to wide collections of unique dolphin and whale material, round out this exceptional offering to the field. - Includes high-quality illustrations, drawings, halftone artwork, photographic documentations, microphotos, and tables detailing dolphin anatomy, function, and morphology - Facilitates education and training of students of all basic research and applied sciences dedicated to marine biology and the medical care of marine mammals - Brings together the current knowledge and information on this topic, including those in obscure past or non-English publications, or scattered in short chapters in volumes - Covers a number of delphinid species and serves as a useful complement for expanding trends in molecular biology and genetics |
| anatomy of killer whale: Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals William F. Perrin, Bernd Würsig, J.G.M. Thewissen, 2009-02-26 This thorough revision of the classic Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals brings this authoritative book right up-to-date. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided by a cast of expert authors – all presented in such detail and clarity to support both marine mammal specialists and the serious naturalist. Fully referenced throughout and with a fresh selection of the best color photographs available, the long-awaited second edition remains at the forefront as the go-to reference on marine mammals. - More than 20% NEW MATERIAL includes articles on Climate Change, Pacific White-sided Dolphins, Sociobiology, Habitat Use, Feeding Morphology and more - Over 260 articles on the individual species with topics ranging from anatomy and behavior, to conservation, exploitation and the impact of global climate change on marine mammals - New color illustrations show every species and document topical articles FROM THE FIRST EDITION This book is so good...a bargain, full of riches...packed with fascinating up to date information. I recommend it unreservedly it to individuals, students, and researchers, as well as libraries. --Richard M. Laws, MARINE MAMMALS SCIENCE ...establishes a solid and satisfying foundation for current study and future exploration --Ronald J. Shusterman, SCIENCE |
| anatomy of killer whale: Orca Jason Michael Colby, 2018 Drawing on interviews, official records, private archives, and the author's own family history, this is the definitive story of how the feared and despised killer became the beloved orca, and what that has meant for our relationship with the ocean and its creatures |
| anatomy of killer whale: Death at SeaWorld David Kirby, 2012-07-17 From the New York Times bestselling author of Evidence of Harm and Animal Factory—a groundbreaking scientific thriller that exposes the dark side of SeaWorld, America's most beloved marine mammal park Death at SeaWorld centers on the battle with the multimillion-dollar marine park industry over the controversial and even lethal ramifications of keeping killer whales in captivity. Following the story of marine biologist and animal advocate at the Humane Society of the US, Naomi Rose, Kirby tells the gripping story of the two-decade fight against PR-savvy SeaWorld, which came to a head with the tragic death of trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010. Kirby puts that horrific animal-on-human attack in context. Brancheau's death was the most publicized among several brutal attacks that have occurred at Sea World and other marine mammal theme parks. Death at SeaWorld introduces real people taking part in this debate, from former trainers turned animal rights activists to the men and women that champion SeaWorld and the captivity of whales. In section two the orcas act out. And as the story progresses and orca attacks on trainers become increasingly violent, the warnings of Naomi Rose and other scientists fall on deaf ears, only to be realized with the death of Dawn Brancheau. Finally he covers the media backlash, the eyewitnesses who come forward to challenge SeaWorld's glossy image, and the groundbreaking OSHA case that challenges the very idea of keeping killer whales in captivity and may spell the end of having trainers in the water with the ocean's top predators. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Killer Whales Megan M. Gunderson, 2010-08-15 Dive into Earth's oceans and discover the world of the killer whale! Stunning, full-color photos show these black-and-white whales above water and below. A range map reveals where these special sea creatures can be found. A labeled diagram helps readers identify flukes, flippers, and more. The killer whale's size, habitat, senses, threats, diet, reproduction, and unique behaviors are also introduced. Plus, find out how fast these speedy cetaceans swim and what they do to communicate. A facts page, bolded glossary terms, and an index support the engaging, easy-to-read chapter text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Keiko's Story Linda Moore Kurth, 2000-01-01 After the success of the Free Willy motion picture, children across the nation began a movement to set the starring whale free, and this book captures the story of Keiko's release and the great new life he lives in the world's oceans. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Dolphins Agustin G. Pearce, Lucía M. Correa, 2010 Furthermore, this book provides an overview of the traditional uses and commercialization of dolphin's products in Brazil and discusses their implications for conservation. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Orca Peter Knudtson, David Suzuki, 1996 The orca, also known as the killer whale, is one of the most intriguing and mysterious animals in the world. This lavishly illustrated portrait of this almost mythical sea mammal offers visions of the orca throughout the ages and across cultures, describing its hunting techniques and refined sonar and communication abilities. Full-color photographs capture whales breaching, playing, hunting, and caring for their young. The book also discusses the ethics of captivity and the environmental threats to whale populations. A foreword by internationally acclaimed scientist and environmentalist David Suzuki is included. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Ocean Anatomy Julia Rothman, 2020-04-28 Julia Rothman’s best-selling illustrated Anatomy series takes a deep dive into the wonders of the sea with Ocean Anatomy. Follow Rothman’s inquisitive mind and perceptive eye along shorelines, across the open ocean, and below the waves for an artistic exploration of the watery universe. Through her drawings, discover how the world’s oceans formed, why the sea is salty, and the forces behind oceanic phenomena such as rogue waves. Colorful anatomical profiles of sea creatures from crustacean to cetacean, surveys of seafaring vessels and lighthouses, and the impact of plastic and warming water temperatures are just part of this compendium of curiosities that will entertain and educate readers of all ages. Also available in this series: Nature Anatomy, Farm Anatomy, Food Anatomy, and Nature Anatomy Notebook |
| anatomy of killer whale: Atlas of the Anatomy of Dolphins and Whales Stefan Huggenberger, Helmut A Oelschläger, Bruno Cozzi, 2018-11-20 Atlas of the Anatomy of Dolphins and Whales is a detailed, fully illustrated atlas on the anatomy and morphology of toothed and whalebone whales. The book provides basic knowledge on anatomical structures, in particular, soft tissues, and functions as a standalone reference work for dissecting rooms and labs, and for those sampling stranded and by-caught dolphins in the field. As a companion and supplement to Anatomy of Dolphins: Insights into Body Structure and Function, this atlas will be of great interest to the scientific community, including veterinarians and biologists, as a book of reference. With a modern approach to dolphin anatomy and morphology, this atlas provides the extensive knowledge necessary to practitioners and theoretical scientists such as evolutionary biologists. The conceptual clarity, precision, and comprehensive and updated display of the topographical anatomy of the body of cetaceans in the atlas support and illustrate the authors' related work, serving as a comprehensive reference for those who are more specifically interested in the details of the anatomy and morphology of porpoises, dolphins and whales. - Offers a single reference source and useful teaching tool for visualizing the integrated body and its components - Functions as a helpful method for demonstrating the animal's anatomy prior to dissection, and for teaching topographic and comparative anatomy - Provides a unique and authoritative resource that explicitly relates the gross and microscopic anatomy of cetacean organs and tissues - The prenatal development of dolphins is largely achieved |
| anatomy of killer whale: Whales of the Southern Ocean Yuri Mikhalev, 2020-01-28 Based on actual data of Soviet whaling, and reliable methodologies that existed at the time when this monograph was written, it examines the distribution and migration patterns of whales of the Southern Ocean. It defines distinct populations on the basis of phenes, as well as whale breeding zones, which are located in the adjacent to the Southern Ocean waters at lower latitudes. The book records the presence of a new species of killer whale in the Southern Ocean - Orcinus nana. Prenatal growth patterns, pregnancy and lactation duration, mean sizes of new-born whales are determined. Methods for the graphic recording of registering structures are described, and an original method for their decoding is proposed to determine animal age. The age of sexual and physical maturity, life expectancy is determined. Earlier unknown “pair formations” on the lower jaw of baleen whales and sperm whales are described, together with their macro, histological and electronic microscopic structure. The impact of the extermination of whales on the Southern Ocean ecosystem is examined, recommendations for control of the current state of whale populations are given, and perspectives of whale population recovery are estimated. Regions that could be used as testing areas for whale registration method are defined. The book is intended for biologist-cytologists, ecologists and other specialists interested in cetaceans, and for biology students. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises Annalisa Berta, 2015-10-15 The eighty-nine cetacean species that swim our seas and rivers are as diverse as they are intelligent and elusive, from the hundred-foot-long, two-hundred-ton blue whale to the lesser-known tucuxi, ginkgo-toothed beaked whale, and diminutive, critically endangered vaquita. The huge distances these highly migratory creatures cover and the depths they dive mean we catch only the merest glimpses of their lives as they break the surface of the water. But thanks to the marriage of science and technology, we are now beginning to understand their anatomy, complex social structures, extraordinary communication abilities, and behavioral patterns. In this beautifully illustrated guide, renowned marine mammalogist Annalisa Berta draws on the contributions of a pod of fellow whale biologists to present the most comprehensive, authoritative overview ever published of these remarkable aquatic mammals. Opening with an accessible rundown of cetacean biology—including the most recent science on feeding, mating, and communication—Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises then presents species-specific natural history on a range of topics, from anatomy and diet to distribution and conservation status. Each entry also includes original drawings of the species and its key identifiers, such as fin shape and color, tooth shape, and characteristic markings as they would appear both above and below water—a feature unique to this book. Figures of myth and—as the debate over hunting rages on—figures of conflict since long before the days of Moby-Dick, whales, dolphins, and porpoises are also ecologically important and, in many cases, threatened. Written for general enthusiasts, emergent cetacean fans, and biologists alike, this stunning, urgently needed book will serve as the definitive guide for years to come. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Killer Whales Mark Carwardine, 2001 Describes the daily lives and habits of killer whales, and examines their prospects for the future. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Whales of the World Nigel Bonner, 1989 With their haunting ocean songs and gushing spouts, whales great or small inspire awe. Though their impressive size and might protect them from most natural dangers, intensive hunting by humans has put them right at the top of the conservation agenda. This wonderfully illustrated guide covers classification of all the whale families: blue whales (the world's largest mammals), magnificent humpbacks, sperm whales, and right whales, as well as dolphins and other cetaceans. A uniquely informed text written by a world expert accompanies a wide range of photographs and illustrations of whales leaping, blowing, and swimming. Realistically examine the implications of the commercial exploitation of whales and dolphins. Dramatic stories of whale hunts from the past give the history behind the present-day problems. Information on the dolphin's high intelligence and gentleness make these playful beings all the more endearing. You'll see clearly why they deserve our protection and respect! Blandford 192 pages, 36 color illus., 85 b/w illus., 6 x 9. |
| anatomy of killer whale: The Dusky Dolphin Bernd Würsig, Melany Wursig, 2009-07-17 The Dusky Dolphin: Master Acrobat Off Different Shores covers various topics about the dusky dolphin, including its taxonomy, history and demography, ecology, and behavior. After introducing the dusky dolphin as a member of the genus Lagenorhynchus under the family Delphinidae, the book continues by describing its life history, its demographic patterns, and its role in the food web considering predation, parasitism, and competition. The book also includes chapters that discuss the interaction of the dusky dolphin with its habitats, such as the dusky dolphin's sound production, its foraging at night and in daylight, its survival strategies in response to predator threats, the mating habits of New Zealand duskies, calf rearing, sexual segregation, and genetic relationships. Other chapters address the interaction of dusky dolphins with humans. This book offers information about dusky dolphins off Southern Africa and discussions about the patterns of sympatry in Lagenorhynchus and Cephalorhynchus. Finally, comparisons between dusky dolphins and great apes as large-brained mammals are also reviewed in this book. - Only book fully devoted to the southern hemisphere dusky dolphin - Heavily illustrated with charts, figures, tables, and all color photos - Written by a cadre of experts intimately familiar with dolphin field work - Written in an accurate yet accessible style for the scientist and natural historian alike |
| anatomy of killer whale: Encyclopedia of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises Erich Hoyt, 2023-09 In this updated edition, award-winning author and whale researcher Erich Hoyt takes readers into the field for an intimate encounter with 93 species of cetaceans that make their homes in the world's oceans, rivers and lakes. Drawing on decades of firsthand experience and a comprehensive familiarity with the current revolution in cetacean studies, Hoyt provides unique insights into the life histories of whales. This new edition features descriptions of three new whale and dolphin species, along with the latest discoveries about cetacean biology and behavior, from the physical differences and adaptations among the baleen and toothed whales to their highly intelligent hunting and feeding methods. Uncovered in fascinating detail are the courtship and mating practices, family relationships and the lifelong bonds among some family members. The symphonic composer of the whale world is the humpback whale, whose complex 30-minute songs reverberate across the liquid universe of the ocean. Current research reveals that blue, fin, bowhead and other whales also sing, mostly in tones below human hearing. Using sound for navigation, some whales hunt in deep, high pressure waters while others negotiate migrations across entire ocean basins. Thoroughly updated to reflect the latest findings, this book is perfect for anyone curious about the cetacean world. Budding whale students will gain insights on how to research whales, dolphins and porpoises as well as how to save at-risk species and their increasingly damaged habitat. Encyclopedia of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises includes: detailed profiles of 93 current species of cetaceans (3 more than in the previous edition) the story of the newly discovered Sato's beaked whale, a small black whale from the North Pacific related to the Baird's beaked whale fascinating sidebars that bring to life cetacean society and culture an enlightening discussion of the differences between dolphins and porpoises new information on the history and impact of whaling illustrations of each species by renowned artist Uko Gorter, including the three new species named in the past five years color photographs by world-famous marine photographer Brandon Cole, among others. |
| anatomy of killer whale: The Bowhead Whale J.C. George, J.G.M. Thewissen, 2020-09-11 The Bowhead Whale: Balaena mysticetus: Biology and Human Interactions covers bowhead biology from their anatomy and behavior, to conservation, distribution, ecology and evolution. The book also discusses the biological and physical aspects of the Arctic ecosystem in which these whales live, with careful attention paid to the dramatic changes taking place. A special section of the book describes the interactions of humans with bowheads in past and present, focusing on their importance to Indigenous communities and the challenges regarding entanglement in fishing gear, industrial noise and ship strikes. This volume brings together the knowledge of bowheads in one place for easy reference for scientists that study the species, marine mammal biologists, but, equally important, for everyone who is interested in the Arctic. - Presents the only current book dedicated to this species - Includes short, high-impact chapters that make it possible to review all bowhead biology in one compact volume - Illustrated with never-before published photos of bowheads in their natural environment - Provides a platform for an in-depth understanding of indigenous whaling |
| anatomy of killer whale: Albert the Orca Explains Echolocation to the Super Fins Scott Rowan, 2017-03-01 The world's first aquatic, animated news network, The Super Fins is a collection of animals who cover stories in every water-based habitat, revealing the amazing superpowers animals use to survive in various regions of the world. In this story, Albert the Orca (killer whale), explains what echolocation is, who uses it, how and why to Whiskers the River Otter, one of the correspondents for The Super Fins. The Super Fins: underwater, but never over your head. www.TheSuperFins.com |
| anatomy of killer whale: Sensory Abilities of Cetaceans Jeanette A. Thomas, Ronald A. Kastelein, 2013-11-11 This book evolved through the efforts of several organizations and the dedication of many individuals. In 1987, we received arequest to propose a workshop topic for the Fifth International Theriological Congress (ITC) to be held in August 1989 in Rome, Italy. After looking up the meaning of the word theriological in the dictionary and discovering that it pertains to mammalian behavior, we decided a symposium on sensory abilities of whales and dOlphins would be an interesting topic. The ITC convenes only every five years and has the distinction of being very weIl attended by scientists from around the world. We thought that hosting a workshop in conjunction with the ITC would attract a variety of international scientists that rarely have the opportunity to interact. Fortunately for all involved, our prediction was correct. The first two days of the workshop, 23-24 August 1989, were held in conjunction with ITC and the nearly 1,000 attending scientists were able to view our posters and listen to lectures. The third day was limited to only ab out 65 invited scientists who were divided into topical working groups chaired by a rapporteur. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Mammal Anatomy Marshall Cavendish Corporation, 2010 Provides details on the anatomy of fourteen mammals, including dolphins, chimpanzees, squirrels, and humans, and describes the musculoskeletal, circulatory, nervous, digestive, and reproductive systems of each animal. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Swimming with Orca Ingrid Visser, 2005 Meet the woman whose life revolves around orca, or killer whales. This book tells the fascinating story of Dr Ingrid Visser, a marine scientist who has spent the past ten years studying these creatures. During this time she has got to know many New Zealand orca intimately; she calls them her friends and can identify some by sight. Ingrid has a hands-on approach to her study - getting into the water with them, watching them hunt and interacting in any way she can. Ingrid is the only person to work with orca in the South Pacific and has discovered many differences between their behaviour here and in the northern hemisphere. The book is packed with interesting facts about orca in New Zealand and also tells Ingrid's own personal story and the inspiring encounters she has had with these intriguing animals. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Whales, Whaling, and Ocean Ecosystems James A. Estes, 2006 A must read for anyone interested in the ecology of whales, this timely and creative volume is sure to stimulate new research for years to come.—Annalisa Berta, San Diego State University |
| anatomy of killer whale: The Killer Whale Kris Hirschmann, 2004 Discusses killer whale anatomy, mating practices, hunting techniques, social stuctures, and communication. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises Mark Carwardine, 1995 The visual guide to all the world's cetaceans. |
| anatomy of killer whale: The Walking Whales J. G. M. Hans Thewissen, 2014-11-13 Hans Thewissen, a leading researcher in the field of whale paleontology and anatomy, gives a sweeping first-person account of the discoveries that brought to light the early fossil record of whales. As evidenced in the record, whales evolved from herbivorous forest-dwelling ancestors that resembled tiny deer to carnivorous monsters stalking lakes and rivers and to serpentlike denizens of the coast. Thewissen reports on his discoveries in the wilds of India and Pakistan, weaving a narrative that reveals the day-to-day adventures of fossil collection, enriching it with local flavors from South Asian culture and society. The reader senses the excitement of the digs as well as the rigors faced by scientific researchers, for whom each new insight gives rise to even more questions, and for whom at times the logistics of just staying alive may trump all science. In his search for an understanding of how modern whales live their lives, Thewissen also journeys to Japan and Alaska to study whales and wild dolphins. He finds answers to his questions about fossils by studying the anatomy of otters and porpoises and examining whale embryos under the microscope. In the book's final chapter, Thewissen argues for approaching whale evolution with the most powerful tools we have and for combining all the fields of science in pursuit of knowledge. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Voices in the Ocean Susan Casey, 2015-08-04 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Inspired by a profound experience swimming with wild dolphins off the coast of Maui, the bestselling author of The Wave set out on a quest to learn everything she could about dolphins—the other intelligent life on the planet. “Part science, part memoir, part impassioned plea for change.” —People Susan Casey’s journey takes her from a community in Hawaii known as “Dolphinville,” where the animals are seen as the key to spiritual enlightenment, to the dark side of the human-cetacean relationship at marine parks and dolphin-hunting grounds in Japan and the Solomon Islands, to the island of Crete, where the Minoan civilization lived in harmony with dolphins, providing a millennia-old example of a more enlightened coexistence with the natural world. Along the way, Casey recounts the history of dolphin research and introduces us to the leading marine scientists and activists who have made it their life’s work to increase humans’ understanding and appreciation of the wonder of dolphins. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Killer Whales Adam Woog, 2002 Discusses killer whale anatomy, behavior, hunting practices and diet, and the threats they face from humans. |
| anatomy of killer whale: The Last Whalers Doug Bock Clark, 2020-02-20 At a time when global change has eradicated thousands of unique cultures, The Last Whalers tells the inside story of the Lamalerans, an ancient tribe of 1,500 hunter-gatherers who live on a remote Indonesian volcanic island. They have survived for centuries by taking whales with bamboo harpoons, but now are being pushed toward collapse by the encroachment of the modern world. Journalist Doug Bock Clark, who lived with the Lamalerans across three years, weaves together their stories. Clark details how the fragile dreams of one of the world's dwindling indigenous peoples are colliding with the upheavals of our rapidly transforming world, and delivers a group of unforgettable families. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Killer Whale Vs. Great White Shark Jerry Pallotta, 2018-05 What would happen if a great white shark and a killer whale had a fight? This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts the two species. Students will learn about the animals' anatomies, behaviors, and more. Includes beautiful photos, charts, illustrations, and fascinating facts. |
| anatomy of killer whale: The Gray Whale: Eschrichtius Robustus Mary Lou Jones, Steven L. Swartz, Stephen Leatherwood, 2012-12-02 The Gray Whale: Eschrichtius robustus provides an introduction to the understanding of Eschrichtius robustus or the gray whale. This book explores the life processes, reproduction, and growth of large cetacean populations. Organized into four parts encompassing 25 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the gray whale evolution, fossils, and subfossil remains, range, and systematics in historical times. This text then presents the historical of gray whale exploitation and the economic importance of these whales to humans. Other chapters consider the gray whale migration, abundance, and seasonal distribution in the wake of the California population's recovery from depletion. This book discusses as well the methods used in shore-based censuses during migration and in aerial surveys of gray whales taken on their winter grounds. The final chapter deals with some innovative approaches to the study of free-ranging cetaceans. This book is a valuable resource for anthropologists, paleontologists, biologists, and naturalists. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Becoming Wild Carl Safina, 2020-04-14 A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2020 In this superbly articulate cri de coeur, Safina gives us a new way of looking at the natural world that is radically different.—The Washington Post New York Times bestselling author Carl Safina brings readers close to three non-human cultures—what they do, why they do it, and how life is for them. A New York Times Notable Books of 2020 Some believe that culture is strictly a human phenomenon. But this book reveals cultures of other-than-human beings in some of Earth’s remaining wild places. It shows how if you’re a sperm whale, a scarlet macaw, or a chimpanzee, you too come to understand yourself as an individual within a particular community that does things in specific ways, that has traditions. Alongside genes, culture is a second form of inheritance, passed through generations as pools of learned knowledge. As situations change, social learning—culture—allows behaviors to adjust much faster than genes can adapt. Becoming Wild brings readers into intimate proximity with various nonhuman individuals in their free-living communities. It presents a revelatory account of how animals function beyond our usual view. Safina shows that for non-humans and humans alike, culture comprises the answers to the question, “How do we live here?” It unites individuals within a group identity. But cultural groups often seek to avoid, or even be hostile toward, other factions. By showing that this is true across species, Safina illuminates why human cultural tensions remain maddeningly intractable despite the arbitrariness of many of our differences. Becoming Wild takes readers behind the curtain of life on Earth, to witness from a new vantage point the most world-saving of perceptions: how we are all connected. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Sperm Whales Hal Whitehead, 2003-08-15 Famed in story as the great leviathans, sperm whales are truly creatures of extremes. Giants among all whales, they also have the largest brains of any creature on Earth. Males can reach a length of sixty-two feet and can weigh upwards of fifty tons. With this book, Hal Whitehead gives us a clearer picture of the ecology and social life of sperm whales than we have ever had before. Based on almost two decades of field research, Whitehead describes their biology, behavior, and habitat; how they organize their societies; and how their complex lifestyles may have evolved in this unique environment. Among the many fascinating topics he explores is the crucial role that culture plays in the life of the sperm whale, and he traces the consequences of this argument for both evolution and conservation. Finally, drawing on these findings, Whitehead builds a general model of how the ocean environment influences social behavior and cultural evolution among mammals as well as other animals. The definitive portrait of a provocative creature, Sperm Whales will interest animal behaviorists, conservationists, ecologists, and evolutionary biologists as well as marine mammalogists. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles of the Mediterranean and Black Seas , 2012 Presents information on the conservation status of the marine mammals and sea turtles that inhabit the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Each species has previously been classified by IUCN at global level and here we present the first results of the regional assessment for those cetacean species resident in the Mediterranean Sea. It also focuses on the main threats that affect their survival and growth and makes recommendations to better preserve them. It presents brief details on resident species (those recorded all year round and breeding in the region), visitor species (scarcer but occurring regularly every year) and vagrant species (rare and unexpected ones that do not occur annually). This booklet also summarizes the current global status of visitor and vagrant cetaceans in the Mediterranean and the status of the endemic cetacean species in the Black Sea, the conservation status of the only Mediterranean seal species, and the latest information available on marine turtles. -- Publisher. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior , 2019-01-21 Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, Second Edition, Four Volume Set the latest update since the 2010 release, builds upon the solid foundation established in the first edition. Updated sections include Host-parasite interactions, Vertebrate social behavior, and the introduction of ‘overview essays’ that boost the book's comprehensive detail. The structure for the work is modified to accommodate a better grouping of subjects. Some chapters have been reshuffled, with section headings combined or modified. Represents a one-stop resource for scientifically reliable information on animal behavior Provides comparative approaches, including the perspective of evolutionary biologists, physiologists, endocrinologists, neuroscientists and psychologists Includes multimedia features in the online version that offer accessible tools to readers looking to deepen their understanding |
| anatomy of killer whale: Orca Erich Hoyt, 2013-11-06 Hoyt's passionate sense of kinship with orca makes his account effective as both a science and literature. He has chronicled his adventures and discoveries ...with grace, insight, wit--and a comprehensiveness that might satisfy even Herman Melville. (Discover Magazine) Star performers in aquariums and marine parks, killer whales were once considered to be too dangerous to approach in the wild. Erich Hoyt and his colleagues spent seven summers following these intelligent and playful creatures in the waters off northern Vancouver Island, intent on dispelling the killer myth. Orca: The Whale Called Killer is Hoyt's exciting account of those summers of adventure and discovery, and the definitive, classic work on the orca or killer whale. The Free Willy films, inspired in part by Hoyt's pioneering writing about orcas, tell the story of a captive orca being returned to the wild. (Hoyt, in fact, recommended Keiko, the orca who became the star of Free Willy, to Warner Bros.) But Orca: The Whale Called Killer tells the true story of wild orcas befriending humans. |
| anatomy of killer whale: The Photo Ark Joel Sartore, 2017 This book of photography represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major cross-platform initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals -- especially those that are endangered. His message: to know these animals is to save them. Sartore intends to photograph every animal in captivity in the world. He is circling the globe, visiting zoos and wildlife rescue centers to create studio portraits of 12,000 species, with an emphasis on those facing extinction. He has photographed more than 6,000 already and now, thanks to a multi-year partnership with National Geographic, he may reach his goal. This book showcases his animal portraits: from tiny to mammoth, from the Florida grasshopper sparrow to the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Paired with the prose of veteran wildlife writer Douglas Chadwick, this book presents an argument for saving all the species of our planet. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Transients John K.B. Ford, Graeme M. Ellis, 2011-11-01 This book focuses on transient killer whales. Enigmatic and elusive, these mammal-hunting whales are difficult animals to study. They travel in small groups, often moving unpredictably, which makes them less conspicuous than the larger resident pods. For these and other reasons, our understanding of the life history and ecology of transient killer whales has lagged behind that of residents. Transients contains the latest information on the natural history of transient killer whales, including their feeding habits, social lives, and distribution patterns. The catalogue section contains photographs of and notes on over 200 individual whales. Numerous sidebars contain interesting observations on encounters with transients as well as information on how and where to best watch them. |
| anatomy of killer whale: Foraging Behaviour and Ecology of Transient Killer Whales, Orcinus Orca [microform] Robin William Baird, 1994 |
| anatomy of killer whale: Spying on Whales Nick Pyenson, 2019-06-25 “A palaeontological howdunnit…[Spying on Whales] captures the excitement of…seeking answers to deep questions in cetacean science.” —Nature Called “the best of science writing” (Edward O. Wilson) and named a best book by Popular Science, a dive into the secret lives of whales, from their four-legged past to their perilous present. Whales are among the largest, most intelligent, deepest diving species to have ever lived on our planet. They evolved from land-roaming, dog-sized creatures into animals that move like fish, breathe like us, can grow to 300,000 pounds, live 200 years and travel entire ocean basins. Whales fill us with terror, awe, and affection--yet there is still so much we don't know about them. Why did it take whales over 50 million years to evolve to such big sizes, and how do they eat enough to stay that big? How did their ancestors return from land to the sea--and what can their lives tell us about evolution as a whole? Importantly, in the sweepstakes of human-driven habitat and climate change, will whales survive? Nick Pyenson's research has given us the answers to some of our biggest questions about whales. He takes us deep inside the Smithsonian's unparalleled fossil collections, to frigid Antarctic waters, and to the arid desert in Chile, where scientists race against time to document the largest fossil whale site ever found. Full of rich storytelling and scientific discovery, Spying on Whales spans the ancient past to an uncertain future--all to better understand the most enigmatic creatures on Earth. |
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Neuromuscular Anatomy and Evolution of the Cetacean Forelimb
Neuromuscular Anatomy and Evolution of the Cetacean Forelimb LISA NOELLE COOPER,1* SUSAN D. DAWSON,2 JOY S. REIDENBERG,3 AND ANNALISA BERTA 4 ... Killer Whale S-946 San Diego …
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Whales are featured The awesome Blue Whale The loveable Beluga Whale The notorious Killer Whale The endangered Humpback Whale The shy Minke Whale The loud Sperm Whale The …
Inferred Paternity and Male Reproductive Success in a Killer …
other killer whale populations, and 3) estimate the current effective population size of the population and evaluate evidence for a recent population bottleneck. Materials and Methods …
High-frequency modulated signals of killer whales Orcinus …
Killer whale echolocation clicks and pulsed calls have distinct character-istics, which together allow for the discrimination to species level (Au et al., 2004; Barrett-Lennard, 1996). North Pacific …
Biomechanical Perspective on the Origin of Cetacean Flukes
Resistance to fossilization of the soft anatomy of the flukes poses difficulties for re- construction of the ancestral form. Modem cetaceans, however, possess various skeletal ... 6.1 and 6.2 for the …
A comparison of the cortical structure of the bowhead …
and killer whale (Orcinus orca) have the largest brains of extant animals with weights of 9.2 and 9.3 kg, respec- ... marginata), and eschrichtiids (gray whale). Knowledge on brain general anatomy …
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Teacher Notes for “How Whales Evolved –Evidence and Scientific Arguments”1 Students begin by comparing the characteristics of whales, mammals and fish to decide whether whales should be …
This catalog contains photographs of nearly 400 different …
Each humpback whale can be identified by the unique black and white pattern on the underside of the flukes. Within this catalog the whale fluke photographs are grouped by color pattern …
Journal of Anatomy - North Slope Borough, Alaska
Evolutionary aspects of the development of teeth and baleen in the bowhead whale J. G. M. Thewissen,1 Tobin L. Hieronymus,1 John C. George,2 Robert Suydam,2 Raphaela …
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Anatomy Of A Whale Joost C. A. Schokkenbroek ... The loveable Beluga Whale * The notorious Killer Whale * The endangered Humpback Whale * The shy Minke Whale * The loud Sperm Whale * The …
“Type D” killer whale genomes reveal long-term small …
Apr 5, 2024 · killer whale ( Pitman et al. 2011 ). Type D killer whales have a noticeably bulbous head that appears more similar to a pilot whale than to other killer whale types, and a reduced …
15-foot-long skeleton of extinct dolphin suggests parallel …
anatomy and teeth, to the flipper and vertebral column—show that this large dolphin (a toothed whale in the group Odontoceti) was a top ... prey like a killer whale." Another intriguing aspect ...
Blunt trauma involving the “Stink sac” (post-anal sac) in a …
“stink sac” in an adult female beach cast grey whale (2018 GW 0914 FD Tag 193; TBL 11.70 m; Carcass condition IV; COD killer whale predation), Alaska. Poor carcass condition and lack of …
Computed Tomography of the Mandibles of a Stranded …
Keywords: killer whale; offshore ecotype; Orcinus orca; periodontal disease. Killer whales (Orcinus orca) are the largest member of Delphinidae and are distributed throughout the world’s oceans …
On the Behavior and Welfare of Killer Whales in Captivity
The killer whale (Orcinus orca) has proven to be among the most difficult of all species to hold adequately in zoological facilities. The killer whale is a particularlylarge-brained and long …
Do They Hear What We Hear: Adaptations in Mammals for …
Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) ear done in various media, including gross anatomy, CT scanning and schematic drawings, it has been found that not only is bone conduction through …
Bowhead Whales: Recent Insights into Their Biology, Status, …
Rapid changes in bowhead whale regional habitats call into question the future of the only arctic endemic baleen whale. Moore and Reeves (2018) provide a simplified framework to assess status …
A Proposal for the Anatomy of Mermaids - Middle Tennessee …
A Proposal for the Anatomy of Mermaids by ... (Grampus griseus), the killer whale (Orcinus orca), the striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba), the rough-toothed dolphin (Steno bredanensis), the …
Bowhead Whale - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Killer whales and humans are the only major predators of bowheads. Scars from killer whale teeth and ship propellers are sometimes found on their backs and flukes. A few bowheads die from …
ODONTOCETES: THE TOOTHED WHALES - Convention on …
Pygmy killer whale (DD) Globicephala macrorhynchus Short-fi nned pilot whale (DD) Globicephala melas Long-fi nned pilot whale (DD) Hyperoodon ampullatus Northern bottlenose whale (DD) …
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false killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) skulls (dental formula 8 to 11/8 to 11; Leatherwood et al., 1982). Skulls of 0. orca can be distinguished from those of P. crassidens by the width across the …
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right whale in Hawaiian waters and reported that the interaction gave the “strong impression that the humpback whale was engaging in courtship behavior” (p. 274). Pectoral grasping was …
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the wolf, and are more closely related than a whale and shark.! The skeleton pictures show the fossil evidence that has been found. They show that whales descended from a land mammal. This land …
Species review of Cuvier's beaked whale, Ziphius cavirostris
SC/63/SM17 Species review of Cuvier's beaked whale, Ziphius cavirostris B. M. Allen 1, 3, R. L. Brownell 2, 3, and J. G. Mead 3 1National Marine Mammal Laboratory, Alaska Fisheries Science …
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anatomy without anatomical dissection that can be used on post-mortem specimens and live animals (e.g. Ketten and Wartzok, 1990; Houser et al., 2004; Cranford et al., 2008). ... 1970), …
The Harmful Effects of Captivity and Chronic Stress on the Well …
Keywords: orca, killer whale, captive, stress, disease, mortality, aquarium, marine park. 2 ... evolutionary history, brain anatomy, physiology and cognitive-behavioral characteristics. Then …
Bowhead Whale - WWF-Canada
The bowhead whale famously has the longest lifespan of any wild mammal species – incredibly, some have been known to live over 200 years. The bowhead whale stays in the Arctic year …
Minke Whale - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
General description: At birth a minke whale is approximately 10 ft (3m) long and weighs 1,000 lbs. Adult females measure about 28 ft (8 m) and weigh approximately 8 tons. Adult males are …
Manual for the maintenance and use of weaponry and …
maintenance of the Whale Grenade-99, the whaling gun (cannon), harpoon and rifle. 3) Information that is useful to know. This relates to an overview concerning control and maintenance of the …
Journal of Veterinary Behavior - Whale Sanctuary Project
history, brain anatomy, physiology, and cognitive-behavioral char-acteristics. Then we describe the morbidity and mortality patterns * Address for reprint requests and correspondence: Lori Marino, …
ICELAND PROGRESS REPORT ON MARINE MAMMALS IN …
Killer whale In 2021, the UI and the Icelandic Orca Project conducted a field season in Vestmannaeyjar during June, July and August, continuing the long-term project on killer whales …
Underwater Acoustic Sound Monitoring - U.S. National Park …
Whales and dolphin anatomy and sensory systems are adapted to meet this challenge. 1 ... The killer whale should stand facing the same direction for the du-ration of the activity. When the killer …
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Environmental Adaptations of the Beluga Whale
The anatomy of the beluga whale differs in a few ways from the general anatomical characteristics of odontocetes. These adaptations have presumably occurred ... maritimus) and the killer whale …
SeaWorld: The Truth Is in Our Parks and People
mother killer whale cannot care for the calf herself, we have successfully hand raised and reintroduced the calf. Whales are only moved to maintain a healthy social structure. SeaWorld …
Cetology: The bare `jaw' bones of whale evolution - Cell Press
anatomy of the inner ear). Access to, and analysis of, these aspects of the anatomy is certainly more challenging but is integral to our understanding of the evolution of these important …
A (Gray) Whale of a Tale: A Rare View Inside One of …
doing a special issue on them; sorry) or killer whales (“orca” is the politically correct name now, but they didn’t get “killer” ‘cause they were friendly!). And almost ... to the anatomy of the head of a …
Structure of the Cerebral Cortex of the Humpback Whale, …
back whale (Jacobs et al., 1971, 1979, 1984; Morgane et al., 1980, 1982). Adult specimens from an additional T. truncatus and from a sperm whale (Physeter macroce-phalus), a dwarf sperm whale …
BELUGA WHALE - ammpa.org
One whale was found in the Cook Inlet with 12 adult coho salmon in its stomach, weighing a total of 62 lbs (28 kg) (Balsiger, 2003). ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY A beluga’s shape is predominantly …
Globicephala macrorhynchus (Short-finned Pilot Whale) - UWI …
of the short-finned pilot whale 7-9 short, tough teeth are located on either side of the jaws. ECOLOGY. The Short-finned pilot whale is known occur in warm-temperate and tropical waters …
The Sperm Whale - National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
The Sperm Whale Introduction The sperm whale, Physeter macro-cephalus Linnaeus, 175885, is the larg-est and most sexually dimorphic mem-ber of the odontoceti or toothed whales. Males reach …
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dolphin. The toothed whale group, or Odontoceti, includes not only dolphins but also porpoises, river dolphins, and even the sperm whale. The dolphin family, Delphinidae, which is part of the …
G3 U5 L1 LeSSON 1 Anatomy of a Humpback Whale
LeSSON 1 Anatomy of a Humpback Whale Lesson at a Glance Students brainstorm what features a marine mammal needs to survive in a marine environment. They role-play as humpback whales to …
blubber - media.nationalgeographic.org
Whale oil was a primary ingredient in soap, margarine, and oil-burning lamps. Today, some indigenous Arctic communities, such as the Inuit, still harvest blubber and render it for use in …
Environmental Adaptations of the Beluga Whale
The anatomy of the beluga whale differs in a few ways from the general anatomical characteristics of odontocetes. These adaptations have presumably occurred ... maritimus) and the killer whale …
Sei Whale - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
about 49 ft (15 m) long and weighs in at 17 tons. At birth, sei whale calves are 15 ft (4.5 m) long and weigh about 1 ton. Food habits: Sei whales skim-feed on schools of planktonic crustaceans …
