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PCBs Are Killing Killer Whales
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A new study paints a grave future for the killer whale, all because of now-banned PCBs. HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind PCBs killing orcas.
What Is a Group of Whales Called? Pods, Gams, Herds (but Not Schools)
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You’ve probably heard the term before, but what is a group of whales called? It’s not just trivia night bait; it says a lot about whale behavior. The word we use tells us how these massive marine mammals operate beneath the waves.
How Often Do Whales Come Up for Air?
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If you’ve ever watched whales surfacing with a dramatic blow from their blowholes, you’ve probably wondered: How often do whales come up for air?
Humpback Whales Start Simpler Songs as Old Ones Get Too Complex
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Humpback whale songs grow in complexity before being abandoned for simpler songs. HowStuffWorks listens in.
Are You a Shark, Dolphin or Whale, Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality?
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The seas are full of graceful creatures with fins. Some of them are majestic. Some are playful and intelligent. Some will eat you alive! Take our Myers-Briggs Personality Test and we'll tell you which marine animal you are!
The True and Tragic Story of Tilikum, SeaWorld's Captive Orca
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Orcas are known as "killer whales" because they are apex predators. In the wild, highly social killer whales prey on sharks, seals, dolphins and even other whales.
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.
Why Is Ambergris (Whale Poop) So Valuable?
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If you're wandering on the beach and happen upon a large mass of some sort of waxy substance, take a closer look. It could be the rare 'floating gold' of the sea: ambergris.
The 'SnotBot' Drone Is Making Scientific Research Easier on Whales
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A drone with some petri dishes attached is making research easier on whales and scientists. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
Bootlace Worms Can Grow Longer Than Most Whales
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You might not think a worm could be longer than a whale, but allow us to introduce you to the bootlace worm, one of the longest animals on the planet. And, oh and it packs a potent toxin, too.