Search Results | marine mammal

Your search for "marine mammal" returned 148 results

Why are orca called killer whales?

animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/orca-killer-whale.htm

People love to swim with them so why are orca called killer whales? Find out why orca are called killer whales and whether an orca is a whale.

It's a Manatee's Life: Swim, Eat, Rest, Repeat

animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/manatees.htm

Manatees are so gentle and sweet they'll break your heart, but in 2021, there have been more manatee deaths than in any year in previously recorded history. Why are these gentle giants dying in such unprecedented numbers?

The Blue Shark Is Built for Long-distance Travel

animals.howstuffworks.com/fish/sharks/blue-shark.htm

Sleek, fast, and unmistakably tinted with ocean hues, the blue shark is a standout among pelagic sharks.

9 Animals That Start With 'V': From Vaquitas to Velvet Ants

animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/animals-that-start-with-v.htm

The animal kingdom is full of surprising creatures, from the tiniest insects to the most endangered marine mammals. Animals that start with "V" include some of the rarest and most interesting. From venomous snakes to eight-armed wonders of the deep, these creatures showcase the incredible variety of life on Earth.

How Narwhals Work

animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/narwhal.htm

Narwhals, the unicorns of the sea, are unusual tusked whales who like icy ocean waters. See what else makes narwhals interesting whales indeed.

How Often Do Whales Come Up for Air?

animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/how-often-do-whales-come-up-for-air.htm

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?

Seals Clap Underwater to Communicate

animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/seals-clap-underwater-to-communicate.htm

HowStuffWorks looks at the phenomenon of grey seals clapping underwater and asks why they do it.

River Otter vs. Sea Otter Size, Fur Density and Food Preferences

animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/river-otter-vs-sea-otter.htm

You might think that all aquatic otters must be the same. But did you know that there are major river otter vs. sea otter differences?

15 Animals That Start With 'S': From Sea Lions to Scarlet Macaws

animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/animals-that-start-with-s.htm

The animal kingdom is full of incredible creatures, and today we’re focusing on animals that start with "S." Some of them thrive in the wild today, while others once roamed the Earth but are now gone forever.

11 - 20