Cetaceans

Marino, 2001). Modern cetacean brains are among the largest of all mammals in terms of both general size and in relation to body size, with the largest brain in the animal kingdom being possessed by the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) (Marino, 2004) with a mass of 60% larger than that of an elephant (Marino et al., 2007). It is unsurprising that encephilization (a measure of the size of the brain relative to the body) is commonly linked to cognitive abilities, with some cetaceans having the…

Did you know that dolphins can be pink, or any other color than the normal shiny grey? There is a species of dolphin that differ in many colors, such with pink, some grey and ect. There is many types of endangered dolphin and non- endangered dolphins,especially the river dolphin. River dolphins having different features and specify habits which can leading to good and bad consequences such as endangerment. These dolphins are unique color and friendly,curious toward to people. River dolphins…

nose, now, on top of the head. Dorudon’s pelvis has been removed from a spinal column, which loosened up the spine, which later meant a stronger tail (“Whale Evolution”). The last two species of whale evolution, Odontocetes and Mysticetes, both Cetaceans. Odontocetes, the Toothed Whales, and Mysticetes, Baleen Whales (“Into”). Mysticetes use a straining system when they eat; Mysticetes can eat large quantities of fish, plankton, and crustaceans in one swallow. Some examples include: Fin Whale,…

William Dwyer 4/5/17 ENG 102-CAI Writing Project 2 American Food Taboo’s: Cetacean Delight Why do Americans avoid cannibalism? Cannibalism, just like many foods, is a food taboo. Food is an essential part of everyone’s lives. It gives us the energy and nutrients to Grow and develop, be healthy and active. We are united as human beings in our need to sustain ourselves, the question of what and how to eat has confronted every person across time, and has shaped our culture and what is allowed…

The Slaughter of Dolphins People think that dolphins are the friendliest creatures in the ocean and no one would hurt them or even kill them. Well they are actually being killed right now. The dolphin are being slaughter in a place called Taiji, Japan. Taiji is a small town with a big secret. If you didn’t look closely, you would think they love dolphins and whales (“The Cove”). The capture of dolphins and of the killing of dolphins all started when the show called “Flipper” came out in 1964.…

CLASSIFICATION AND FUN FACTS ABOUT DOLPHIN 10-B SOPHIA LEE REBECCA CZEKALSKI/ VICTORIA MORGAN Dolphin’s kingdom is Animalia. Spinner dolphins are multi-cellular and heterotrophic so they are classified under Animalia. This means they rely on other organisms for food. The cells that frame these animals don’t have a cell wall and most of the cells are organized into tissues, which are then put into particular groups of organs for function. Dolphins can take part in many complex…

really any evidence that claim is true? Of course, we cannot tackle the entire tree of life at once, so instead, we’ll focus most of our attention on one small but fascinating branch of the evolutionary tree: Cetaceans. This branch includes whales and dolphins Body According to Biologists, Cetaceans have evolved from an ancient four-legged land mammal. Anatomically, whales have bones needed for a fully developed arm, hand,…

Dolphins’ Methods of Hunting Many organisms have developed intriguing methods to hunt their prey. This report explains the hunting methods of several species of dolphins. Relevant background information is provided. Hunting strategies are broken into two categories: individual hunting methods, and group hunting methods. Not all hunting methods belong strictly in one category; several of the methods covered are exhibited in other marine organisms. One group hunting method is unique to dolphins.…

Dolphin: Spy in the Pod Come discover the amazing world of dolphins in this factual film by Robert Pilley, Mathew Gordon, John Downer and narrated by David Tennant. See up close footage of several different species of dolphins behavior and the unique cameras used to capture them. Would you like to know about how dolphins jump, how long a baby stay with its mother. How about how they communicate, mating rituals, and hunt. Join the nautilus, spy turtle, spy dolphin, spy tuna, and spy ray on their…

Common Bottlenose Dolphin: Anatomy: Common Bottlenose Dolphins are marine animals that live their whole life in the water. Their blowhole is on top of their head. Their ears are close to their eyes. They have 2 fins; a set of fins called Pectoral Fins that helps them swim. The other one is a single fin on top of their head further away from the blowhole called the Dorsal Fin that helps them keep stable against the water currents. They have a small patch of skin on their stomach that is…