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9 Enormous Facts About Sperm Whales, Gigantic Creatures of the Sea
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Sperm whales are one of the largest creatures in the ocean. And they have the biggest brain on the planet. So are they also the smartest? We'll tell you.
How Whales Work
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Whales are some of the largest living things on the planet. Learn about whales and find out how whales are able to sleep and withstand the pressures of the ocean.
This Is the Biggest Whale, by Length and by Weight
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One of the most unique about whales is that they're the largest animals to ever exist on Earth — even bigger than the largest dinosaurs to have ever roamed the planet. That's right: The biggest whale of today dwarfs the T. rex.
From Fin Whales to Blue Whales: The Whale Species Quiz
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The whale may be the most magnificent mammal in the sea, but can you tell one whale from another? Take our quiz to see how much you know about the various whale species and how these creatures differ.
How Whaling Works
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Whaling has been practiced for several centuries. Learn about whaling, and find out what is being done to stop whaling.
What happens to whales when they die?
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Most of us associate whale death with video footage showing beached whales. Learn what causes whale death and how whale death can sustain life.
Are Whales Mammals? Yes, and They're Related to Hippos
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If you've ever wondered, "Are whales mammals?" the answer is a resounding yes. Despite their fish-like appearance, whales belong to the order Cetacea and share many features with other mammals. From breathing air to nursing their young, these marine giants check every mammalian box.
Has a whale ever swallowed someone alive?
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Most whales are very different from the ones depicted in fiction. Learn if a whale has ever swallowed someone alive at HowStuffWorks.
How Baleen Whales Work
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Baleen whales have plates with coarse bristles for filter feeding. Learn how baleen whales differ from toothed whales that hunt squid and other prey.
How Do Whales Sleep? They're Always Half Awake (Literally)
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It’s a question that puzzles many ocean lovers: How do whales sleep without drowning? Unlike us, whales are voluntary breathers, meaning they have to consciously come up for their next breath. That makes their sleeping habits pretty unique among marine mammals.