Marine mammals

Dolphins are mammals not a fish. They are mammals because they breathe air directly to their lungs. They have hair at some point during their life cycle. They are warm blooded and give birth to live young. And they also nurse their young. Dolphins put a lot of their energy into raising their youngs. The ocean is a hard place to live for a mammals but a dolphin are adapted for the marine environment. Inside their pectoral fins they have a skeletal structure similar to the human's arm and feet.…

Throughout the course of history, mammals have evolved attempting to adapt to their changing environments. Since the world is continuingly changing, mammals needed to also change their habits and adjust so that they may continue to thrive and live. Three exemplary mammals that adapted so that they could exploit aquatic environments are the Orcinus orca, a cetacean, more commonly known as the killer whale, the Trichechus inunguis, a Sirenia, more commonly called the Amazonian manatee, and finally…

Killer whales, also known as orcas, are the largest members of the dolphin family and the top predator in their ecosystem. They are one of the most intelligent marine creatures, especially due to their acute senses of sight and hearing. This mammal has an added part of the brain that allows the orcas to communicate between orcas. This language allows them to be social between other whales and also social with human beings. Their beauty has astounded humans for generations, but for many orcas…

Stunning Spinners Spinner dolphins, which are mammals, are defined by a plethora of remarkable facts, and face an abundance of dangers. In addition, scientists have developed a fascinating method of taking samples of these dolphins. Out in the open ocean, spinner dolphins eat fish and squid, who live with them in tropical waters worldwide. Spinner dolphins can grow to be 1.8-2.1 meters or 6-7 feet long, and they weigh 55-75 kilograms or 121-165 pounds. Although a spinner dolphin’s life span…

organisms in both terrestrial and marine environments“ (Hannah 143). Over the past century, Earth’s average temperature has risen about one degree… temperatures may rise by an additional two to ten degrees by the end…

clashes are natural incidents and they happened not for commercial purposes. Therefore, the argument that mainly whales die because of ships or fishing nets is not the main cause for their deaths. What must be argued is that how these magnificent mammals should be protected by the…

could have. He overcomes his disability, and helps Dory through the pipes of a marine life exhibit to find her lost parents. The friendship bond is similar to two people, and the theme of being a good friend to those in need is made clear, and more easily understandable to young children. This concept is known as anthropomorphism, which is a widely used concept in pop culture especially in kid’s movies. Not all marine creatures have been portrayed nicely in movies such as “Jaws”. Humans invade…

year for meat, oil, blubber and scientific research, it needs to stop! Dating back to 3000 BC, whaling has always been a large predicament in society. Whales play a very important role in the health of our environment and our understanding of marine mammals as well as playing an important role in helping growing economies that rely on whale watching and other spectator activities bring in capital through tourism. This presentation will address the question, “Dating back to the late 3000 BC, how…

Sixty-six million years ago, scientists claimed that the earth had moved into its next geological era. The Cenozoic Era or otherwise known for by its popular name, The Age of Mammals is the current time period human beings have existed and still exist in today. The interesting aspect about the time period is that no other living organism on the planet has dominated the earth like humans. Having no major predators, far more intelligent brain and mobile skills, and the ability to communicate,…

viral documentary based on the story of Tilikum, a captive killer whale that has taken the lives of many trainers because of the impact captivity has had on him. The sea park industry has faced numerous complications due to the deaths of trainers and marine animals being held captive. Recently, though, SeaWorld Park in San Diego has stepped away from this trend. The Park in San Diego has ended killer whale shows; a step in the right direction toward ending the tourist culture that has typically…