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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.
The Blue Whale Is One of the Loudest Animals on Earth
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Blue whales are the largest animals in the world. Despite their large size, blue whales manage to be fairly elusive, so there's a lot about them we don't know yet.
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.
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.
Why Are Orcas Attacking Boats? Experts Weigh In
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For the past few years, orcas attacking boats have been making headlines, most recently off the coasts of Spain in the Atlantic Ocean. These incidents, involving a group of orcas known as the Iberian orcas, have been occurring since 2020.
How do walruses sleep in the water without drowning?
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Walruses sleep in the water without drowning with a clever anatomical adaptation. Learn how walruses sleep, mate, nurse and just relax in the water.
Can manatees see underwater?
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Manatees see poorly underwater, with the aid of two very small eyeballs. Learn how manatees see underwater and navigate with such poor vision.
Do whales and dolphins sleep?
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Whale sleep patterns are different from land mammals in that they are never really unconscious when they sleep. Learn about whale sleep patterns.
Dolphins and Porpoises: They're Different!
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HowStuffWorks looks at the difference between porpoises and dolphins.
Meet Palaeophis Colossaeus, the Largest Sea Snake of All Time
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If you like swimming in the ocean, you'll probably be glad to hear that Palaeophis colossaeus, a 40-foot sea snake, has been extinct for millions of years.