| 单词 | blue whale |
| 例句 | The blue whale has the largest heart, weighing more than a thousand pounds, the size of an average dairy cow. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z She wanted to draw June a picture of a blue whale with a big red heart in its middle. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z “For Emily Dickinson. Maybe this blue whale is my letter to the world.” Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z An adult blue whale can be thirty meters long and weigh 150 tons. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z My heart’s bigger than a blue whale’s, which needs its own parking spot. I'll Give You the Sun 2014-09-16T00:00:00Z Then a massive shape about the size of a blue whale swam over the light source, creating a huge, dark shadow. Healer of the Water Monster 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Colin Singleton could no more stay cool than a blue whale could stay skinny or Bangladesh could stay rich. An Abundance of Katherines 2006-09-21T00:00:00Z A team of Cyclopes was placing the domed roof on a new temple, using a blue whale as a crane. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Indeed, the incredible diversity of living creatures from bacteria to the great blue whale is largely due to this capacity of carbon. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z After they got some more paper and borrowed another pencil, they stretched out on their stomachs, hip to hip, and June Somerset learned how to draw a blue whale. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z We had a large garbage can, a blue whale of a bin. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z “No, an actual blue whale, the largest mammal on the planet.” Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z A blue whale’s heart beats six times a minute. A Heart in a Body in the World 2018-09-18T00:00:00Z “I’m going to name her Emily,” June said, beaming down at her freshly drawn blue whale. Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World 2018-03-06T00:00:00Z With more blue whales around, the distance between males and females, and between males, is shorter. Sex in the sea: What we can learn from underwater orgies, beach sand bondage and kinky lobster courtship 2016-04-23T04:00:00Z “People usually come here to see all the creatures they love; the elephants, the dinosaurs, the blue whale,” said Lauri Halderman, the museum’s vice president for exhibition. Can Art Help Save the Insect World? 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z Moving from the infinitesimal to the gargantuan — from sea urchin larvae to 120-ton blue whales — the filmmakers work tirelessly to parallel their undersea world with the larger universe, offering genteel reminders of our mutual dependence. | 'Oceans': Jacques Perrin and Jacques Cluzaud Look at the Seas 2010-04-21T21:44:00Z A kind of spirit guide finally appears in the shape of an enormous blue whale, leading Finn through a misty universe of floating and flying memories. Grandmas and Grandpas Are a Kid’s Natural Allies in These Books 2018-06-22T04:00:00Z And why did the blue whale need a mouth like the Grand Canyon? Rewind TV: Ocean Giants; Who Do You Think You Are?; The Story of British Path?: the Birth of the News; Wilfred ? review 2011-08-20T23:05:36Z On the beach, the skeletal remains of a blue whale lay forlornly, a preamble to the aluminum outer shell of the twin-engine United States plane a little bit farther away. Want to Explore Iceland? An Airline Has a Buddy Who Can Help 2016-10-22T04:00:00Z Washington is overflowing with people and institutions that have the appetite of a blue whale and the memory of a goldfish. Trump got evicted from ‘the swamp.’ Some of his people are trying to stick around. 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z June through November: Expect blue whales and humpback whales. At California’s wild Farallon Islands, meet nature on nature’s terms 2016-12-01T05:00:00Z Some of the largest cetaceans — including the blue whale — were on the low end of relative brain size. Among brainy sea creatures, killer whales are some of the smartest 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z Take it from the largest guys on earth: the male blue whales. Sex in the sea: What we can learn from underwater orgies, beach sand bondage and kinky lobster courtship 2016-04-23T04:00:00Z Facing the harbor, the comprehensive Husavik Whale Museum exhibits many of the species that sailors may see, including an 82-foot-long blue whale skeleton. Driving Iceland’s Overlooked North 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z I looked into the eye of a blue whale as it floated past while I stood on the prow of a sunken ship. Virtual Reality’s Potential Displayed at Game Developers Conference 2015-03-08T05:00:00Z After a virtual ceremony in 2020, attendees met at the gala’s longtime venue — the American Museum of Natural History, under the giant model blue whale. Hundreds gather for PEN America gala, hosted by Awkwafina 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z Though the waters were too rough during our visit, this is one of many spots on the Sri Lankan coast where a boat trip promises sightings of blue whales. With civil war and a tsunami behind it, Sri Lanka’s east coast is opening up to tourism 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z First are the occasional adult sleepovers, in which people pay hundreds of dollars to live out childhood fantasies of roaming empty museum halls and curling up in sleeping bags under the famous life-size blue whale. Spare Times for Jan. 8-14 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z Add on snorkeling with blue whales off Pigeon Island National Park, plus remote surfing, and the boxes are all ticked. 52 Places to Go in 2016 2016-01-07T05:00:00Z The museum said that guests will be able to sleep under its 21,000-pound fiberglass model of a female blue whale, which the museum recently cleaned -- a process that it streamed online. American Museum of Natural History is holding an adult sleepover 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z In classic Dan Brown fashion, there are clues and puzzles sprinkled throughout the book; observant readers will find letters of the alphabet floating in the illustrations of blue whales, cheetahs, kangaroos and tropical fish. Dan Brown … Children’s Book Author? 2020-02-20T05:00:00Z Three hang overhead in the atrium, including a 66-foot blue whale, KOBO, for King of the Blue Ocean, that was struck by a ship in 1998 and is still leaking. On the trail of ‘Moby-Dick’ in three New England towns 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z Nearly hunted to extinction in the mid 20th century, blue whales looking for a date had to search entire ocean basins for mates that were few and far between. Sex in the sea: What we can learn from underwater orgies, beach sand bondage and kinky lobster courtship 2016-04-23T04:00:00Z Guests will spend the night in sleeping bags beneath the iconic 94-foot-long blue whale suspended in the cavernous Milstein Hall of Ocean Life. Night at the museum: U.S. adults embrace art, science sleepovers 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z “The blue whale,” he says, intensely, as we watch one swim. “Hostile Planet”: Animals Are Struggling to Adapt, and National Geographic Is, Too 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z I imagined sticking to my lane would be as difficult as herding a blue whale down a swimming pool lane. For a newbie driver, the RV was her classroom and her subject matter 2020-10-08T04:00:00Z On the outside it's enormous, and dominates the giant shed where it's being constructed like the blue whale in the Large Mammal Hall of the National History Museum. Doctor Who and How To Build a Nuclear Submarine 2010-06-28T06:59:00Z But you can invite your neighbors over to watch a blue whale float through your living room only so many times. Virtual Reality’s Potential Displayed at Game Developers Conference 2015-03-08T05:00:00Z It tells you that at 85,200 pounds, the blue whale weighs as much as five subway cars, making it the planet’s largest animal. The Natural History Museum Has a New App 2016-11-21T05:00:00Z "The story of the blue whale reminds us of the scale of our responsibility to the planet," Museum Director Michael Dixon said in a statement. No bones about it - Britain in uproar over Dippy dinosaur move 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z For those who prefer beauty to horror, vast blue whales circle a wall screen in full-size video animations. The Ruthless Phronima, and Other Hidden Wonders of the Sea 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z Maybe a little, but in a museum of dioramas and dinosaurs, with a full-size model of a blue whale and a virtual solar system doubling as a planetarium, it should fit in. Natural History Museum’s Expansion: Part Dr. Seuss, Part Jurassic Park 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z SUN Nature documentary, close-up encounters with the blue whale, 2 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-07-31T23:19:09Z Once construction begins, however, the island could lose many of its migratory birds, penguins and endangered blue whales, environmental groups have cautioned. 45 Places to Go in 2012 2012-01-06T17:44:12Z The setting for “On the Nature” was certainly attention grabbing: the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life at the American Museum of Natural History, with its 94-foot-long blue whale hanging over the audience and a stage. Review: ‘On the Nature of Things,’ Karole Armitage’s New Dance Work 2015-03-27T04:00:00Z The exhibition is, of course, about hidden ocean wonders, but it features more than the usual suspects of blue whales and frighteningly enlarged microscopic plankton. The Ruthless Phronima, and Other Hidden Wonders of the Sea 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z Its call could be now around 47Hz and this has been been observed in other blue whales around the world which suggests it is unusual but not unique. Adrian Grenier Says His Quest for the Lonely Whale is 'a Lot Like Moby Dick' 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, @wriggy suggested that "Replacing Dippy the dinosaur with a blue whale is the equivalent of replacing the Eiffel Tower with a stack of toilet rolls." No bones about it - Britain in uproar over Dippy dinosaur move 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z The American Museum of Natural History raised about $3 million at its annual fall gala on Nov. 18, with 450 guests dining under the big blue whale in the Hall of Ocean Life. Foo Fighters Perform Under a Blue Whale 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z The fin whale, external - known as the "greyhound of the sea" for their speed - is the world's second-largest animal after the blue whale. Fin whale found dead on Fistral beach 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The orcas devoured huge chunks of flesh from the flanks of an adult blue whale, which died an hour later. Orcas Are Learning Terrifying New Behaviors 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z From bacteria to blue whales, the number of cells in living things exceeds the estimated number of sand grains on Earth by a factor of a trillion. New calculations say there are more living cells than grains of sand or stars in the sky 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Just 1.5 meters in length, the vaquita is tiny compared with the blue whale, the largest cetacean, which extends more than 20 meters. Mexico, conservation group boost efforts to save tiny vaquita porpoise 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Endangered Atlantic right whales are shrinking in size; an endangered Pacific gray whale makes a record-setting trip; and scientists use bomb detectors to find an unknown group of pygmy blue whales. 2021 Year in Review: Amazing Animal Stories 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z Fin whales are the world’s largest whale species other than blue whales, according to the International Whaling Commission. Iceland says commercial whaling can resume after temporary ban 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z For instance, during the blue whale attacks, observers noted that the orcas inserted their heads inside live whales' mouths to feed on their tongues. Orcas Are Learning Terrifying New Behaviors 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Reptiles, including alligators, lizards and turtles, grow relatively slowly, whereas large mammals such as the blue whale grow rapidly. How Sauropod Dinosaurs Became the Biggest Land Animals Again and Again 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The blue whale and its relatives have baleen plates composed of keratin - the substance that makes up our fingernails - in their mouth to strain out food such as shrimp-like krill from seawater. Long before whales, pioneering marine reptile was a filter-feeder 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The long-lost whale, now dubbed Perucetus colossus, had a skeleton that may have weighed two to three times that of a blue whale. Bizarre-Looking Colossus Whale May Have Been Heaviest Animal Ever (Sorry, Blue Whales) 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Its skeletal mass alone was estimated at between 5 and 8 tons, at least twice that of the blue whale. Ancient whale from Peru may be most massive animal ever on Earth 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z Taking down a blue whale "requires cooperation and coordination," Pitman said. Orcas Are Learning Terrifying New Behaviors 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z It weighs more in part because its bones are much denser and heavier than a blue whale’s, Amson explained. The heaviest animal ever may be this ancient whale found in the Peruvian desert 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z The 39-million-year-old leviathan, called Perucetus, may have weighed about 200 tons, as much as a blue whale — by far the heaviest animal known, until now. This Ancient Whale May Have Been the Heaviest Animal Ever 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z “I’ve never seen anything like it,” she adds, noting that blue whale vertebrae are also massive but sleek, whereas the bones of P. colossus are swollen. Bizarre-Looking Colossus Whale May Have Been Heaviest Animal Ever (Sorry, Blue Whales) 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z On June 3, the day of the first sighting, tour guides were looking for blue whales off Laguna Beach, Trowbridge said. A trio of sperm whales is spotted along the O.C. coast -- a rare sighting of the endangered mammal 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Lights and lasers turned the castle into a backdrop for fluttering Union Jacks while a fleet of drones created the image of a twisting blue whale in the night sky. A Coronation and an Election Leave a Restless U.K. ‘in a Waiting Room’ 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z While today’s blue whale has long held the title, scientists have dug up fossils from an ancient giant that could tip the scales. The heaviest animal ever may be this ancient whale found in the Peruvian desert 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z It was believed to be a male fin whale, the world's second-largest animal after the blue whale. Whale stranded off Bridlington's South Beach dies 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z Today’s blue whales eat tiny crustaceans called krill. Bizarre-Looking Colossus Whale May Have Been Heaviest Animal Ever (Sorry, Blue Whales) 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z When they saw a whale surface and spout, they realized it wasn’t the upward stream of a blue whale but an outward geyser. A trio of sperm whales is spotted along the O.C. coast -- a rare sighting of the endangered mammal 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z But of course, we are not identical to kangaroo rats or blue whales. What Cheetahs, Armadillos and Whales Revealed About Human DNA 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Generations of children have visited the Museum of Natural History to stare at dinosaurs, stars, or the massive blue whale hanging from the ceiling. Biden’s Quiet Re-election Strategy 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The sound of a blue whale’s tremendous exhale and inhale of breath stays with you. Californians Share Why They Love Where They Live 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Seen from a distance, the specialists working on exposed sections of a 747 appear tiny, like miniature surgeons operating on parts of a blue whale. The Last Boeing 747 Leaves the Factory 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z The big bodies of whales such as the blue whale are relatively recent — only five million to 10 million years ago, practically yesterday in geologic time. Unlocking the Genes That Made Whales Into Giants 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z “You have to learn about blue whales,” Goodman writes with perfect fidelity to what Sam sees and hears. Review | In Allegra Goodman’s ‘Sam,’ a young rock climber struggles to grow up 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z Pyenson cannot help but think that the ultimate fate of Shonisaurus carries a lesson for modern-day blue whales, and other cetaceans, many of which are now classified as endangered. ‘Sea monster’ graveyard mystery solved? Fossils offer signs of 230-million-year-old migration. 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z “For example, a ship that strikes and kills a blue whale off the coast of Brazil should be fined the full value of the whale, or $3.6 million,” they note. Scientists to carbon markets: Don’t monetize the whales, or their poop 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z I learn that the Armillaria fungus is the world’s largest known organism, bigger than the 200-ton blue whale. Giving Thanks for a Beloved Sugar Maple 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z But if you’re after gargantuan creatures, chartering a boat is better than building a time machine — the largest animals to ever exist are whales, topped off by the truly titanic blue whale. Unlocking the Genes That Made Whales Into Giants 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Go in February or March, when receding ice allows the dozen or so passengers in the inflatable Zodiac rafts of expedition cruises to get up-close views of blue whales, orcas, humpback whales and other cetaceans. The 25 Travel Experiences You Must Have 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z As Earth's largest animals, blue whales are mighty big eaters, gulping tons of food each day. Big brands set to miss plastic sustainability targets 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z One obvious example of massive growth is the blue whale, which can reach colossal lengths of up to 30 meters at maturity. Giraffes vs. Blue Whales vs. Dinosaurs: Contest Reveals Which One Builds Its Nervous System Fastest to Evade Predators 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Some beloved street murals are periodically repainted, like a ladybug in Wallingford, a blue whale in Rainier Valley and the phrase “Black Lives Matter” on Capitol Hill. Seattle neighborhood mural turns unsafe street into flowery scene 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Maxing out at almost 100 feet long and 190 metric tons, the blue whale dwarfs the competition. Unlocking the Genes That Made Whales Into Giants 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z Organisms constantly shed DNA into their surroundings, and a liter of water can yield telltale genetic material from everything from bacteria to blue whales, depending on where the sample was taken. Can floating DNA help recover troops lost long ago at sea? 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z De Vos did return and conducted groundbreaking research on blue whales that live in the northern Indian Ocean. Marine biologist Asha de Vos says kids can help save the ocean now 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z Even here, the pace of axon building in the blue whale seems impossible to maintain. Giraffes vs. Blue Whales vs. Dinosaurs: Contest Reveals Which One Builds Its Nervous System Fastest to Evade Predators 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Unlike other species, such as blue whales, fin whales can forage over large distances and feed on a variety of food sources. A Whale Feeding Frenzy in Antarctica Points to a Conservation Success 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z She writes, “The blue whale, the bumblebee bat, and you and I are placental mammals,” all teetering on the age of annihilation. Sun Yung Shin’s poems explore the world of transnational adoption in ‘The Wet Hex’ 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z Since Friday, whale watchers have spotted blue whales, often with their calves alongside them, in the waters near Catalina Island and Laguna Beach. What Are the Dirtiest Beaches in California? 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z About 130 metric tons of liquid helium—about the weight of a midsize blue whale—keep 36,000 metric tons of the collider under 4 kelvin. Large Hadron Collider Seeks New Particles after Major Upgrade 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z In the blue whale, this process reaches astonishing proportions—spinal cord axons can extend 24 meters in length from brain stem to tail. Giraffes vs. Blue Whales vs. Dinosaurs: Contest Reveals Which One Builds Its Nervous System Fastest to Evade Predators 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Plastic waste is a major problem throughout California, where residents throw away more than 60,000 tons of plastic each year— a weight equivalent to that of roughly 400 blue whales. LA County bans throwaway dishes and cutlery 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z Most of the rest, a mass equivalent to about 35 million blue whales, has accumulated in landfills and in the natural environment. Are microbes the future of recycling? It’s complicated 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z The krill trawlers target the same foraging grounds as fur seals, humpback whales, and blue whales. In Antarctica, does a burgeoning krill fishery threaten wildlife? 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z In March 2019, scientists studying whales near Southwestern Australia stumbled upon a supersize spectacle that few had seen before — a pod of orcas viciously attacking a blue whale. Orcas Are Able to Kill and Eat Blue Whales, Scientists Confirm 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z Despite the many mysteries of its mechanisms, extreme axon stretch growth obviously works well for the immense blue whale. Giraffes vs. Blue Whales vs. Dinosaurs: Contest Reveals Which One Builds Its Nervous System Fastest to Evade Predators 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z "Fatbergs" as big as blue whales have been removed from sewers in cities across England, costing companies and customers around £100 million a year, the report noted. No English river is free from pollution - Parliament report 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z An adult North Pacific blue whale, for instance, eats a daily average of 16 tons of tiny crustaceans known as krill—roughly equivalent to the weight of a city bus. Baleen whales eat three times as much as scientists thought 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Crude oil can smother deep-water corals and kill a critical food source for blue whales, according to Oceana, an ocean conservation organization. California spill not the environmental disaster first feared 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z The scientists observed one orca force its way into the blue whale’s mouth and feast on its tongue. Orcas Are Able to Kill and Eat Blue Whales, Scientists Confirm 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z Unlike the extensive documentation for the blue whale, however, scant fossil evidence exists to help calculate how the largest dinosaurs grew. Giraffes vs. Blue Whales vs. Dinosaurs: Contest Reveals Which One Builds Its Nervous System Fastest to Evade Predators 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z As the blue whale began to resurface, whale scientist Brandon Southall was in a boat nearby, and he could feel his throat go dry. As cargo shipments boom, ship strikes imperil whales in California and worldwide 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z Their study ran from 2010 to 2019 and included data across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern oceans on seven species—including blue whales, humpback whales, and fin whales. Baleen whales eat three times as much as scientists thought 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z In Iraq, one large pit in Balad burned continuously for years, at one point incinerating 147 tons of waste per day, Military Times reported — about the equivalent of a fully grown blue whale. Bills touted by Jon Stewart may help millions of veterans get care for toxic exposure 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z It took an hour for the orcas to kill the blue whale, and once they did, about 50 other orcas showed up to devour the carcass. Orcas Are Able to Kill and Eat Blue Whales, Scientists Confirm 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z Assuming its spinal axons grew at the same speed as well, that falls far short of the blue whale’s peak axonal growth rate. Giraffes vs. Blue Whales vs. Dinosaurs: Contest Reveals Which One Builds Its Nervous System Fastest to Evade Predators 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z This was especially true for blue whales, making them particularly vulnerable. As cargo shipments boom, ship strikes imperil whales in California and worldwide 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z The area under the 94-foot-long model of a blue whale at the American Museum of Natural History is also a New York City walk-up vaccination site. Getting the Vaccine? It Doesn’t Have to Be Dull. 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z A recent viral animation, which showed a blue whale trying to dodge thousands of ships off Chilean Patagonia in 2019, dramatized the dangers posed by shipping. Following whale deaths, Chilean researchers call for greater protections 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z “I filmed a blue whale — the largest animal on earth — a mile of Point Dume.” Drones show California's great white sharks are closer — and more common — than you think 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z This suggests a similar rate of growth for their cervical spinal cord axons, which falls short of the blue whale and Rapetosaurus peak spinal axon growth rate. Giraffes vs. Blue Whales vs. Dinosaurs: Contest Reveals Which One Builds Its Nervous System Fastest to Evade Predators 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z In the case of the leviathan observed in the Santa Barbara Channel, Southall and his colleagues had previously attached temporary trackers, via suction cup, to the female blue whale. As cargo shipments boom, ship strikes imperil whales in California and worldwide 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z “It’s not helpful if you’re only able to say, ‘Southern California is forecast to be cloudy with a chance of blue whales,” and this model forecasts at a much finer scale, Dr. McCauley said. What’s Good for the Ocean May Also Be Good for Business 2021-03-23T04:00:00Z An eye-catching animation ricocheted across Twitter this week, showing the struggles of a single blue whale as it tried to avoid crowds of shipping vessels in the Corcovado Gulf. Distressing animation captures a whale’s struggle to avoid ship strikes 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z The biggest giant sequoia ever found is the size of 50 shipping containers, or about 10 blue whales. California’s sequoias and redwoods can survive climate change—if we help them 2021-01-06T05:00:00Z Still, a potential evolutionary mishap in the trajectory of a nerve in the neck may help the giraffe surge past the blue whale in the race for the most extreme axon stretch growth. Giraffes vs. Blue Whales vs. Dinosaurs: Contest Reveals Which One Builds Its Nervous System Fastest to Evade Predators 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z But Alex Carbaugh-Rutland, who studies blue whales at Texas A&M University and was not involved in the study, said the results “were very sound, no pun intended.” A New Population of Blue Whales Was Discovered Hiding in the Indian Ocean 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z All this information points to a gradual increase in the presence of blue whale numbers around the island in recent years. Blue whales have 'rediscovered' South Georgia 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z The animation accompanied a study published in the journal Nature this week examining the overlapping paths of ships and blue whales in the waters off Chilean Patagonia. Distressing animation captures a whale’s struggle to avoid ship strikes 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z The team also compiled records of whale sightings reported to the South Georgia Museum by mariners and tourist ship passengers, and photos of blue whales, which enable individual animals to be identified. Blue whale sightings off South Georgia raise hopes of recovery 2020-11-19T05:00:00Z So the giraffe appears to take the lead from the blue whale. Giraffes vs. Blue Whales vs. Dinosaurs: Contest Reveals Which One Builds Its Nervous System Fastest to Evade Predators 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z And side-by-side comparisons of the new blue whale tune with others showed convincingly that the northwestern Indian Ocean variety was distinct, Mr. Carbaugh-Rutland said. A New Population of Blue Whales Was Discovered Hiding in the Indian Ocean 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z Once caught and killed in their thousands, humpbacks and even rare blue whales are now returning to South Georgia's waters. South Georgia whaling: Antarctic art marks a dark past 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z Any deaths by collision are notable for the blue whale, which is still an endangered species after decades of whaling severely whittled down its population. Distressing animation captures a whale’s struggle to avoid ship strikes 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z To solve these mysteries, Dr. Flammang and her collaborators built a 3-D digital model of a blue whale. How Suckerfish Surf Across Blue Whales Without Falling Off 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z The island of Guafo sits on the route taken by blue whales heading into the fjords of Chilean Patagonia. Activists outraged that sacred Chilean island is listed for sale for $20m 2020-09-18T04:00:00Z But blue whales, which spend most of their time far from shore, are difficult to study. A New Population of Blue Whales Was Discovered Hiding in the Indian Ocean 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z That same year, the department began conducting aerial and acoustic surveys in hopes of improving its understanding of how humpback whales, fin whales, blue whales and other large cetaceans use the coastal waters. What It Took to Free a Whale Entangled in 4,000 Pounds of Fishing Gear 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z Yet despite their size, blue whales are "largely 'invisible' even to the most avid whale watchers", Mr Marshall said. Blue whale 'is third seen off Sydney in 100 years' 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z And of all present-day rorquals, blue whales are arguably the most specialized. Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z The researchers found that fin, sei, humpback and blue whales all spent more time in northern latitudes over the decade. Baleen whales may be changing their travels because of warming climate 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z Whaling in the 19th and 20th centuries also culled hundreds of thousands from their ranks; an estimated 10,000 to 25,000 blue whales are thought to remain. A New Population of Blue Whales Was Discovered Hiding in the Indian Ocean 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z My textbooks and professors had all told me that blue whales, like all large whales, undertook long-range migrations between cold feeding areas and warm breeding and calving areas. The Problem of 'Colonial Science' 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z "Yesterday watching a lot of humpbacks travel south in my usual spot at Maroubra, one of the great wonders of the magical ocean appeared in-front of me: a blue whale." Blue whale 'is third seen off Sydney in 100 years' 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z Some whales can outmaneuver krill, such as the long-flippered humpback whale, but blue whales have had to sacrifice maneuverability for the sake of long-range efficiency. Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z The hydrophones also revealed a surprise: blue whales travel much farther than once thought. Baleen whales may be changing their travels because of warming climate 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z Not much is known about blue whale songs, although most researchers think that they help males woo their mates, as is the case with closely-related species. A New Population of Blue Whales Was Discovered Hiding in the Indian Ocean 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z They would listen to chitchat between blue whales hundreds of miles apart. Pandemic offers scientists chance to ‘hear’ oceans without man-made noise 2020-06-12T04:00:00Z Unlike the humpback whale, which is showing signs of an annual population recovery of about 10-11%, the blue whale population in NSW's waters remains elusive. Blue whale 'is third seen off Sydney in 100 years' 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z In a world that increasingly favors the opportunists and generalists of the biosphere, what will happen to specialists like the blue whale? Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z The data, however, showed blue whale calls as far south as the shores of North Carolina. Baleen whales may be changing their travels because of warming climate 2020-07-24T04:00:00Z To conserve the world’s blue whales, she said, “there’s not one single protection measure that’s going to work.” A New Population of Blue Whales Was Discovered Hiding in the Indian Ocean 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z They would listen to chit-chat between blue whales hundreds of miles apart. Pandemic offers scientists unprecedented chance to 'hear' oceans as they once were 2020-06-08T04:00:00Z “It’s a lot of species of whales — blue whales, sperm whales, right whales,” he said. Trump lifts limits on commercial fishing at ocean sanctuary off New England 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z It may be clear why rorqual whales are so large in general, but of these giants, why are blue whales so much larger than all the others? Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z The fin whales is the second-largest mammal in the world, after the blue whale. 12-meter long fin whale washes up dead on UK beach 2020-05-29T04:00:00Z Measuring 46 metres — almost twice the average length of a blue whale — it is the largest specimen of the giant siphonophore Apolemia ever recorded. Inside a legendary worm’s brain — April’s best science images 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z The frequency of blue whale calls, for instance, has fallen by as much as 31 percent since the 1960s. The Sound of One Shrimp Snapping 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z The new siphonophore was about twice as long as many blue whales, and three times as long as a humpback whale, which usually grow to around 50ft long. 'Like a spiral UFO': world's longest animal discovered in Australian waters 2020-04-15T04:00:00Z In the arms race against krill escape, the blue whale’s best option is a larger mouth, which it achieves with a larger body. Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z Indeed, the same natural processes that honed weeds and bed bugs also molded the redwood, the orchid, and the blue whale. Nature surrounds us, even in quarantine 2020-03-22T04:00:00Z Here are a few brief reports about science and technology from around the world, including one from off the California coast about the first heart rate measurement done on a blue whale. Science News Briefs From Around the World 2020-03-02T05:00:00Z Dr. Leroy and her colleagues have also observed that Antarctic blue whales temporarily increase their call frequency in the summer, perhaps so they can be heard above the loud cracking sounds produced by disintegrating icebergs. The Sound of One Shrimp Snapping 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z Off the California coast, scientists measured a blue whale's heart rate for the first time, using a device attached to the animal's skin by suction cup. In Case You Missed It 2020-02-23T05:00:00Z Compare this to the fin whale, the second largest animal ever: typically 80 feet long and 60 tons—less than half the blue whale’s weight. Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z Scientists say they have seen a remarkable collection of blue whales in the coastal waters around the UK sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia. 'Astonishing' blue whale numbers at South Georgia 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z Mr. de Blasio encouraged feedback from the audience, which was seated beneath a 94-foot-long blue whale at the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. After Six Years in Office, New York’s Mayor Vows to ‘Save Our City’ 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z I slipped on an Oculus Rift headset and was immediately transported to the sights and sounds of a submarine pod surrounded by schools of jellyfish, gently gliding blue whales and undulating aquatic creatures. Avoiding Carsickness When the Cars Drive Themselves 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z The Natural History Museum has swapped the famous dinosaur skeleton in its entrance hall for the blue whale, to focus minds on rising sea levels. Don’t panic, humanity: selfless billionaires will save us all | Marina Hyde 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z And so, the blue whale must consign itself even more resolutely to a dependence upon krill. Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z If Rafflesia was a giant animal, like an elephant or blue whale, there would be international efforts to conserve it, but instead it remains largely ignored. Massive and malodorous – world's biggest flower found 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z “It is like a dolphin versus a blue whale. But maybe even a dolphin is an exaggeration.” 'Gold rush': Race is on for health data in East Europe's frontier market 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z There’s never been an animal as large as the blue whale. The Biggest Whales Are Yet to Come 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z Imagine a world full of whales, as it was a century ago, with hundreds of thousands of blue whales keeping our planet habitable for the foreseeable future. We learned a lot about whales this year 2019-12-28T05:00:00Z If this ecological framework is useful in explaining the blue whale’s past, can it shed any light on its future? Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z In total, this meant tagging 300 toothed and baleen whales from 11 species, ranging from five-foot-long harbor porpoises to blue whales, and recording more than 50,000 feeding events. Why are whales big, but not bigger? 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z The study included 90 blue whales, the biggest animal ever to live. Science Says: Diet plays big role in how huge whales can get 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z Up until recently, it seemed that our current surfeit of suspension-feeding giants – not just the blue whale, but others like the fin and sei whales – was a recent development. The Biggest Whales Are Yet to Come 2020-01-05T05:00:00Z Last month, several of my colleagues reported that blue whales drop their heart rate to an astounding two beats per minute on a dive. We learned a lot about whales this year 2019-12-28T05:00:00Z Bigness is key to the blue whale’s diet, but bigness also adds to the whale’s overall energy budget. Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z For example, a recent study that measured blue whale heart rates demonstrated that heart rates were near their maximum even during routine foraging behavior, thereby suggesting a physiological limit. Why are whales big, but not bigger? 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z Maybe blue whales are limited by the seasonal nature of the most nutritious krill patches, which grow gigantic and dense in the summer, Goldbogen said. Science Says: Diet plays big role in how huge whales can get 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z Gray whales migrate between Alaska and Baja November through April, Kalez said; blue whales visit in the summer and humpbacks, fin and minke whales visit year-round. Four Hours: Vintage beach town Dana Point is awash in holiday lights 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z Dr. Goldbogen credits the blue whale’s flexible aortic arch, which is able to hold about 90 percent of the animals’ blood and slowly release it even when the heart isn’t actively beating. Blue Whale Hearts May Beat Only Twice a Minute During a Dive 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z But a bigger body requires even more krill … and with each turn of the crank, the blue whale’s precarious life strategy becomes ever more tenuous. Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z “Were seeing increases in whale entanglements with a number of species that are listed under the National Marine Mammal Protection Act, in particular with humpback whales, gray whales, and blue whales,” he said. New crab pot could help reduce whale entanglements 2019-12-01T05:00:00Z The highest heart rate researchers recorded was 37 beats per minute after the blue whale returned to the surface for air from a foraging mission and restored its oxygen levels. We now know what a blue whale's heartbeat sounds like 2019-11-30T05:00:00Z That's what a team of marine biologists found after recording a blue whale's heartbeat for the first time ever. A blue whale had his heartbeat taken for the first time ever — and scientists are shocked 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z The blue whale’s heart still keeps some secrets. Blue Whale Hearts May Beat Only Twice a Minute During a Dive 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z This is why the blue whale has become the largest, by far, of the Earth’s whales. Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z According to Live Science, they then observed the blue whale for 9 hours as it continuously dove down and resurfaced, and scientists were surprised at what they found. Blue whale has heartbeat measured for the first time, and results surprise scientists 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z According to the analysis, a blue whale’s heart is likely working at its limit. We now know what a blue whale's heartbeat sounds like 2019-11-30T05:00:00Z Scientists already knew that a blue whale's pulse must slow down at depth. A blue whale had his heartbeat taken for the first time ever — and scientists are shocked 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z It was a spectacular setting, with the museum's great hall bathed in pastel lights as the band played beneath Hope, a giant 128-year-old skeleton of a blue whale. Coldplay join the fossils at museum gig 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z Today’s blue whales find themselves in a whaled and warming ocean. Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z Baleen whales such as blue whales, despite their immense size, feed on tiny prey. With suction cups and lots of luck, scientists measure blue whale's heart rate 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z Before whaling, there were an estimated 300,000 blue whales in our oceans. We now know what a blue whale's heartbeat sounds like 2019-11-30T05:00:00Z Gray whales are seen from winter to spring, and blue whales are seen summer to fall. Four Hours: Tour the San Pedro waterfront before its big makeover 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z Baleen whales are the largest animals on this planet, ranging from the 3,500kg pygmy right whale to the 190,000kg blue whale. How to weigh a whale without a scale 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z Only a small fraction of blue whales survived the era of commercial whaling. Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z For reference, a male African elephant weighs a little less than seven tonnes, and a blue whale weighs 200 tonnes or more. Citizen science could help address Canada’s plastic pollution problem 2019-09-15T04:00:00Z Her new essay collection is on top of my must-read list, covering everything from a lonely blue whale to the challenges of being a stepmother. Lit Life: A book critic looks back on her favorite summer reads — and ahead to fall’s new releases 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z In 2007, five blue whales were found dead in the channel. In the Santa Barbara Channel, an underwater sound system tries to keep whales and ships apart 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z The Pacific Design Center also has been a frequent subject of design debate since its main building, nicknamed by locals the “blue whale,” opened in 1975. César Pelli, celebrated architect of sweep and harmony, dies at 92 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z A blue whale can grow to more than 100 feet long and weigh over 150 tons. Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z Even if Danske Bank had used the highest denomination banknotes available to it, that €200bn would have weighed 400 tonnes, an amount four times heavier than a blue whale. How Britain can help you get away with stealing millions: a five-step guide 2019-07-05T04:00:00Z On Easter Monday, a crowd performed a mass die-in at the Natural History Museum, under the skeleton of a blue whale. The Uncanny Power of Greta Thunberg’s Climate-Change Rhetoric 2019-04-24T04:00:00Z Most of the world’s more than 1,600 eastern North Pacific blue whales migrate up the West Coast every year from their winter habitat off Mexico and Central America, according to NOAA. In the Santa Barbara Channel, an underwater sound system tries to keep whales and ships apart 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z On Monday, at least 100 protesters laid down under the blue whale skeleton at the Natural History Museum in a coordinated "die in". Climate protesters march on Parliament 2019-04-23T04:00:00Z To stumble upon booms of krill yet survive the inevitable busts, blue whales need extreme mobility and large energy reserves. Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z Efforts to reduce ship strikes in California intensified after five blue whale carcasses were found in the Santa Barbara Channel in September 2007. Whales are facing a big, deadly threat along West Coast: Massive ships 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z Bryde's whales are members of the baleen whale family, a group that includes blue whales and humpback whales, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Diver survives after being scooped up in whale's mouth off South Africa 2019-03-10T05:00:00Z Of special concern are blue whales, a population drastically reduced by commercial whaling. In the Santa Barbara Channel, an underwater sound system tries to keep whales and ships apart 2019-08-16T04:00:00Z When the feeding grounds of blue whales overlap with busy shipping lanes, business interests often supersede those of the endangered marine mammals. Unusual alliance in Sri Lanka forged to save blue whales 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z And this is how blue whale has become trapped within a tautological circle of specialization: it needs to be big enough in order to eat enough to be big. Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z When the feeding grounds of blue whales overlap with busy shipping lanes, it’s often bad news for the endangered marine mammals. Unusual alliance in Sri Lanka forged to save blue whales 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z For instance, they straightened out a lot of grim hooey about the teen-suicide myth “blue whale game,” and they have provided facts about the Burzynski Clinic, a theoretical treatment for cancer operating out of Houston. Inside the Secret Sting Operations to Expose Celebrity Psychics 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z But it wasn't until May 2016 that speculation about blue whales and suicide became part of the national conversation in Russia. What is the truth behind an online 'suicide challenge'? 2019-01-12T05:00:00Z Michael Fishbach, executive director of the Great Whale Conservancy, said that protecting blue whales is crucial not just for the species, but for the planet. Unusual alliance in Sri Lanka forged to save blue whales 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z This is the blue whale’s pickle: a species stuck between two predicaments, one ancient, one modern. Why Are Blue Whales So Gigantic? 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z Together they weigh the equivalent of up to 200 million blue whales — and far more than all 7.5 billion humans. Deep Beneath Your Feet, They Live in the Octillions 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z The one-million-plus animal species alive today are staggeringly diverse, from the giant oceanic blue whale to the wriggly earthworms beneath our feet. Ten big science stories of 2018 2018-12-25T05:00:00Z And in those forums, blue whale memes were being shared. What is the truth behind an online 'suicide challenge'? 2019-01-12T05:00:00Z Scientists warn that blue whales in Sri Lanka are particularly vulnerable because they are the only population that doesn’t migrate, making them especially susceptible to local threats such as ship strikes, Leaper said. Unusual alliance in Sri Lanka forged to save blue whales 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z At the time, it was thought to be heavier than a blue whale, bigger than 23 football fields and more than 1,500 years old. Missouri researchers share lessons from humongous fungus 2018-12-07T05:00:00Z We are standing near the hulking skeleton of a blue whale on display and it’s starting to get chilly. Jonathan Franzen: 'Climate change isn't only reason for bird decline' 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z “On the internet, there is often silliness,” she said while marching up the stairs toward the skeleton of a blue whale and the bust of Charles Darwin. A ‘Time Capsule’ for Scientists, Courtesy of Peter the Great 2018-11-12T05:00:00Z These same children may use similar images, like blue whales, to articulate their feelings online. What is the truth behind an online 'suicide challenge'? 2019-01-12T05:00:00Z Although statistics on how many whales are killed by ships are patchy, some studies estimate dozens of blue whales are fatally struck by ships in Sri Lankan waters every year. Unusual alliance in Sri Lanka forged to save blue whales 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z They are among the largest animals on earth, second only to blue whales, the center said. Dead whale washes ashore on Cape Cod, was famous in area 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z It was like seeing a blue whale swimming among a pod of dolphins. How I write: Man Booker shortlist authors reveal their inspirations 2018-10-13T04:00:00Z Fin whales are almost the largest animals on Earth; only blue whales are longer and heavier. Meet Iceland’s Whaling Magnate. He Makes No Apologies. 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z Commercial whaling over many years brought blue whales close to the point of extinction. Rare blue whale washed ashore in Japan 2018-08-07T04:00:00Z This week an Icelandic whaling company, Hvalur hf, caused uproar when it was revealed that it had killed a blue whale. The killing of a blue whale reveals how disconnected we are from nature | Philip Hoare 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Hybrids between fin and blue whales are a grey area, say specialists. Iceland accused of killing rare whale 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z Pemberton has calculated that the combined weight of the tumors, most of which are genetically a single organism, now exceeds that of a blue whale. The Obsessive Search for the Tasmanian Tiger 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z The facts of a blue whale seem improbable; it is hard to wrap your mind around an animal with jaws the height of a football goal post. Opinion | Wrap Your Mind Around a Whale 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z Fin whales – the next biggest animals on Earth after blue whales – also scythe through these waters. 'Barnacled angels': the whales of Stellwagen Bank – a photo essay 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z “We see them in the ocean. When you approach a blue whale, it’s so distinct that you leave it alone.” The killing of a blue whale reveals how disconnected we are from nature | Philip Hoare 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z From the photographic evidence, most seem to be of the view that it is a blue whale. Iceland accused of killing rare whale 2018-07-12T04:00:00Z Even though the cells of a blue whale and of a fruit fly are roughly the same size, the whale’s cell has a lower metabolic rate. Too Small for Big Muscles, Tiny Animals Use Springs 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z Almost all of the largest whale species today, including blue whales and right whales, are navigating an increasingly urbanized ocean, full of larger and faster ships, noise and detritus. Opinion | Wrap Your Mind Around a Whale 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z Why are today’s blue whales the largest animals ever to exist? Sea changes: whales, krill and human exploitation 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z But no blue whale – a highly endangered cetacean – has been deliberately killed for 40 years. The killing of a blue whale reveals how disconnected we are from nature | Philip Hoare 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z The southern tip of Sri Lanka – one of the world’s busiest shipping routes – poses a similar danger for the blue whale population. How cruise ships bring agonising death to last Greek whales 2018-05-27T04:00:00Z There is about as much biomass in one species of Antarctic krill, tiny shrimp-like crustaceans eaten by blue whales, as there is in all 7.6 billion human beings. A planetary census puts humans in their place 2018-05-24T04:00:00Z Others called rorquals, such as humpbacks and blue whales, use gulp-feeding, taking in vast mouthfuls of water and krill and then squeezing the water out. Prehistoric Toothless Whale Among Oldest of Its Kind 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z Students at Nanjing University have started a Weibo account, “Me too blue whale,” a nickname students use for themselves. #Metoo in China: fledgling movement in universities fights censorship 2018-04-17T04:00:00Z Having seen many blue whales at close quarters, I can attest to this identification. The killing of a blue whale reveals how disconnected we are from nature | Philip Hoare 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z “Half the world’s whale and dolphin species visit or live in New Zealand waters, from the critically endangered Maui’s dolphin to giant blue whales,” said the group’s chief executive, Kevin Hague. New Zealand bans all new offshore oil exploration as part of 'carbon-neutral future' 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z They threaten a number of species, including the blue whales that visit California's coast and the dwindling number of right whales in the North Atlantic. New rules would make it easier to find oil — and noisier for whales 2018-04-02T04:00:00Z One of the quirks of life on our planet is that the biggest creatures to have ever lived, blue whales, depend on something no bigger than your little finger: krill. Fishing for krill is an eco-disaster: we must protect the Antarctic | Chris Packham 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z Minkes are also, at least as whales go, small—barely half the length of a humpback and only a quarter as long as a blue whale. First POV Video From a Minke Whale’s Back 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z By eavesdropping on the calls of blue whales, researchers hope to get a more accurate picture of the massive mammals' distribution and abundance. Undersea Recordings Reveal A Whale's Tale 2018-02-19T05:00:00Z Much like birds, which often break into sound as day fades, male blue whales also tend to sing at the end of the day. Elusive Blue Whale Behavior Revealed by Their Songs 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z The minke is a widely distributed species of baleen whale, which is a group of large whales that also includes the blue whale and right whale. NOAA to launch investigation into minke whale deaths 2018-01-31T05:00:00Z Friedlaender and colleagues recently took a small, maneuverable boat to the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary off California, home to a large population of blue whales. Surprise: Blue Whales Are Mostly 'Left-Handed' 2017-11-20T05:00:00Z While humpbacks slowly open their mouths and blue whales spend up to an entire minute filtering food from the water, minkes are speed demons. First POV Video From a Minke Whale’s Back 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z In the days before the storm, we spot a polar bear and her cubs on a hillside and see blue whales and humpbacks blowing spouts against a backdrop of glaciers flowing down into the sea. Scientists Brave Arctic Perils for Climate Science 2017-11-14T05:00:00Z In some species, such as European robins and nightingales, singing is often adjusted as a means of conserving energy, and energy may be a factor with blue whales as well. Elusive Blue Whale Behavior Revealed by Their Songs 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z Protecting animals such as the spotted owl and blue whale cordoned off enormous chunks of forest, ocean and desert. Powerful lawmaker wants to ‘invalidate’ the Endangered Species Act. He’s getting close. 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z On the outskirts of Karlsruhe, in south-west Germany, engineers have buried a giant, stainless steel device, bigger than a blue whale, inside the town’s institute of technology. In search of the neutrino, ghost particle of the universe 2017-11-04T04:00:00Z Unlike massive blue whales, minkes don't need great densities of food to justify the energy expense required to eat. First POV Video From a Minke Whale’s Back 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z Ocean sanctuaries provide relief for wildlife and ecosystems to recover, but it’s not just about protecting majestic blue whales and penguin colonies. Penguins starving to death is a sign that something’s very wrong in the Antarctic | John Sauven 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z But unlike birds, Širović says, "blue whale songs propagate over tens of kilometers or even 100 kilometers." Elusive Blue Whale Behavior Revealed by Their Songs 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z But new footage filmed off the coast of Sri Lanka by pro whale photographer Patrick Dykstra, in conjunction with blue whale scientist Howard Martenstyn, may be a first. 'Flirting' Blue Whales Caught on Camera 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z The $350 tickets are pricey, but includes dinner, complete access, tours, two shows, and getting to sleep under a gigantic blue whale. A night at the museum for grown-ups 2017-09-24T04:00:00Z The coastal waters are home to blue whales, 80% of the Humboldt penguin population, bottlenose dolphins and countless seabirds. How Chilean fishermen adapted to protect marine life 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z Scientists think the lonely whale is a blue whale, one of the strongest animals on earth because of the sheer amount of muscle it needs to keep moving. My pursuit of loneliness 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z The river journey includes a search for great whales: the humpback, the North Atlantic right, the fin, and the greatest whale of all, the blue whale. TRAVEL: Learning along the mighty St. Lawrence River 2017-09-10T04:00:00Z Most of the time, blue whales spend the majority of their day eating. 'Flirting' Blue Whales Caught on Camera 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z Apex predators found in the conservation zone include scalloped hammerhead sharks, minke, humpback and blue whales, and four species of sea turtle. One of world's largest marine parks created off coast of Easter Island 2017-09-09T04:00:00Z If they are very lucky, they might even spot a blue whale, the largest mammal on earth. How Chilean fishermen adapted to protect marine life 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z The area is home to 80% of the world's Humboldt penguins as well as other endangered species, including blue whales, fin whales and sea otters. Chile rejects iron mine to protect penguins - BBC News 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z In that sense, the blue whale is regarded as the perfect emblem. Blue whale takes centre-stage at Natural History Museum - BBC News 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z But at least one other blue whale expert isn't quite so sure. 'Flirting' Blue Whales Caught on Camera 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z But once inflated with helium, the plastic envelope will swell into a teardrop-shaped balloon spanning the length of a blue whale, able to soar more than 30 kilometers up into the stratosphere. Commercial balloons in the stratosphere could monitor hurricanes and scan for solar storms 2017-06-22T04:00:00Z As Subalusky and her colleagues report in this week’s issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, about 6500 animals drown each year, dumping 10 blue whales’ worth of meat into the river. Every year, thousands of drowned wildebeest feed this African ecosystem 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z The marine biologist, ocean educator, and 2016 Emerging Explorer is focused on saving blue whales in the northern Indian Ocean. How 9 National Geographic Explorers Got Their Start 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z But he also travels to North America, to the Pacific Coast, to join the Cascadia Research Group as they track migrating blue whales. Blue whale takes centre-stage at Natural History Museum - BBC News 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z He and Martenstyn are at the vanguard of blue whale research in Sri Lanka, he said. 'Flirting' Blue Whales Caught on Camera 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z The world’s most massive animal, the blue whale, is like a 100-passenger jet gliding below the ocean’s surface. Living Large: How Whales Got to Be So Enormous 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z That’s the equivalent of 55 million blue whales, the largest animal on earth. Waves rippled through Greenland’s ice 2017-05-31T04:00:00Z But it also means that blue whales live on a ecological knife's edge, at the mercy of oceans — increasingly warm, increasingly polluted — that must continue to stay unusually rich. How did whales get so big? Paleontologists say they’ve figured it out. 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z In the hunting chapter of the attraction, the audience will learn that a killer whale’s prey is as varied as herring off Norway or a blue whale that is 50 times heavier than an orca. Will new killer whale encounter resurrect SeaWorld? 2017-05-21T04:00:00Z Their video shows what they believe is the first known clip of a blue whale "heat run." 'Flirting' Blue Whales Caught on Camera 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z Starting around 4.5 million years ago, giant blue whales were popping up in oceans across the world alongside giant bowhead whales and giant fin whales. How Whales Became the Biggest Animals on the Planet 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z The researchers used fossil records of the smaller whales to create a family tree for baleen whales — which include blue whales, humpbacks and right whales. Science Says: Whale of a mystery solved? How they got so big 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z Living blue whales would be even bigger, too, if it weren't for the sailors who killed most of the 110-foot, quarter-of-a-million-pounders 100 years ago. How did whales get so big? Paleontologists say they’ve figured it out. 2017-05-25T04:00:00Z The researchers used fossil records of the smaller whales to create a family tree for baleen whales - which include blue whales, humpbacks and right whales. Science Says: Whale of a mystery solved? How they got so big 2017-05-23T04:00:00Z "This female is rolling over on her side and flipping upside down; it's definitely not normal blue whale behavior," said Dkystra. 'Flirting' Blue Whales Caught on Camera 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z “A blue whale is able to move so much further using so much less energy than a small-bodied whale,” Dr. Slater said. How Whales Became the Biggest Animals on the Planet 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z Fin whales are the second-largest whales on earth, second only to blue whales. 50-foot whale dead after encounter with ship near Tacoma 2017-05-13T04:00:00Z The first time I heard a blue whale vocalization was when scientist Roger Payne played a recording at a conference in Monterey, Calif., in the late 1980s. The loneliest whale in the world? 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z This moustache is properly called baleen, and is found in the mystecetes: the group of whales that include the famous giants such as humpbacks, bowheads and blue whales. How did the whale get its “moustache”? | Elsa Panciroli 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z The video from Dykstra and Martenstyn shows what they believe is a single male blue whale in pursuit of a female. 'Flirting' Blue Whales Caught on Camera 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z In a study published Tuesday in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, a team of researchers investigated gigantism in baleen whales, the filter-feeding leviathans that include blue whales, bowhead whales and fin whales. How Whales Became the Biggest Animals on the Planet 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z A blue whale skeleton is being put in the dinosaur's prominent position by the main entrance - and so Dippy is going on the road. Dippy dinosaur's national tour stops announced - BBC News 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z It may be a fin whale, or perhaps a blue whale, the largest whale of them all. The loneliest whale in the world? 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z It was the seventh blue whale carcass beached in the last 40 years along the coast of Central and Northern California. Dead beached whale found to have skull fractures 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z It was the seventh blue whale carcass beached in the last 40 years along the central and Northern California coastline. Dead beached whale found to have skull fractures 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z It was the seventh blue whale carcass beached in the last 40 years along the Central and Northern California coastline. Dead beached whale found to have skull fractures 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z Specialists are already deep into the task of preparing the blue whale ready for its new role. Dippy dinosaur's national tour stops announced - BBC News 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z He says this is the seventh blue whale carcass beached along the central and northern California coast in the last 40 years. Veterinarians to examine blue whale found dead on shore 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z Two blue whales were seen off the coast of New England, in a rare sighting of the earth’s largest mammal. Blue Whales Spotted Off New England Coast in Rare Sighting 2016-08-28T04:00:00Z The group’s executive director, Jen Kennedy, says blue whale sightings are rare in New England. 2 rare blue whales spotted off New Hampshire coast 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z Jen Kennedy, executive director of the Blue Ocean Society, says blue whale sightings are rare in New England. 2 rare blue whales spotted off New Hampshire coast 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z The Hunt took three years to film; the beautiful sequence of a blue whale eating krill took two years. How natural are nature documentaries? 2016-08-15T04:00:00Z At about 6,000 tons, Pando, which is Latin for “I spread,” is about 35 times heavier than the heaviest living animal, the blue whale. This massive ancient forest is actually the world’s largest living thing by mass 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z “To spot two blue whales together is simply unheard of,” she told WMUR-TV. Blue Whales Spotted Off New England Coast in Rare Sighting 2016-08-28T04:00:00Z She says a blue whale might be seen every five to 10 years so spotting two whales together is “simply unheard of.” 2 rare blue whales spotted off New Hampshire coast 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z She says a blue whale might be seen every five to ten years so spotting two whales together is “simply unheard of.” 2 rare blue whales spotted off New Hampshire coast 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z This spring, marine biologists flew a drone over the Sea of Cortez to capture samples of the fluid sprayed from the blowholes of blue whales. In China, the 'Apple of drones' is flying away with success 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z A high-profile entanglement and rescue attempt on Monday off Southern California's Dana Point involved a blue whale, also endangered. Crab traps pose growing threat to whales along U.S. West Coast 2016-07-02T04:00:00Z That animal was identified as a blue whale. Dead whale stuck on Los Angeles beach ahead of holiday 2016-07-01T04:00:00Z The animal encountered on Monday marked only the second known entanglement of a blue whale, a species more common to the open ocean, according to Milstein. Californians keep searching for ensnared blue whale to free it 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z The uniqueness of this event was reiterated by NOAA's Milstein, who noted that this is the first attempt at disentanglement of a blue whale off the coast of California. Rescuers Try to Save Giant Blue Whale Trapped in Fishing Gear But most entanglements involve gray and humpback whales, which tend to swim closer to shore, while blue whales are more common in the open ocean, according to Milstein. Search for entangled blue whale resumes off California 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z A second rescue effort is underway off the coast of Dana Point to free a blue whale from fishing lines in which it’s been entangled since Monday morning. Second rescue attempt underway for entangled blue whale off Dana Point coast 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z YouTube video showed the blue whale towing at least two marker buoys, attached by rescue teams to keep track of the animal. Rescuers attempt to untangle blue whale trapped in crab nets off California 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z Harder to see from shore are the largest of them all: the blue whale. Whales can still be watched this summer 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z For blue whales, entanglement may be especially detrimental to their feeding habits because they rely on high mobility. Rescuers Try to Save Giant Blue Whale Trapped in Fishing Gear Researchers for Ocean Alliance are using DJI's Phantom 4 drone to shadow blue whales in the sea of Cortez, allowing them to capture pictures, video, and — yes — gooey biological samples without disturbing the creatures. Low-flying research drones have to watch out for whale snot 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z “It looks like the remains of a whale, maybe, a great, big, beautiful blue whale.” First Eyes on Oculus: Animal Bones, Angel Wings and Dollar Signs 2016-03-02T05:00:00Z It is rare for blue whales, the largest living animals on Earth, to become tangled in fishing nets and lines because they usually swim far from shore. Rescuers attempt to untangle blue whale trapped in crab nets off California 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z Watch exclusive drone footage of what is most likely a baby blue whale nursing. Exclusive Video May Be First to Show Blue Whale Calf Nursing Watch: A blue whale tangled in fishing gear struggles off California. Rescuers Try to Save Giant Blue Whale Trapped in Fishing Gear "But blue whales are harmless," my friends often say, "they're just gentle giants on the bottom of the ocean!" The Verge Review of Animals: the blue whale 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Researchers suspect that after whaling, blue whales were needing to shout “WHERE ARE YOU?” at a higher pitch, which doesn't travel as far but is louder. Hot Water: The Bizarre Sex Lives of Ocean Creatures 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z Every year 350 tonnes of cigarette butts, the equivalent in weight to two blue whales, are cleared off the streets of Paris alone. Between a puff and a Kalashnikov 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z Gorgeous new footage may shed light on one of the mysteries of the largest animal that ever lived: How do blue whales nurse? Exclusive Video May Be First to Show Blue Whale Calf Nursing Legal hunting of blue whales ended by international treaty in the 1960s, but illegal hunting continued until the late 1970s, largely by the Soviets, says Calambokidis. See Rare Drone Footage of Blue Whale Mom and Calf 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z When it comes to the blue whale, the answer is an unequivocal "yes." The Verge Review of Animals: the blue whale 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z In blue whales, they have been documented as singing lower on the register in recent decades. Hot Water: The Bizarre Sex Lives of Ocean Creatures 2016-02-14T05:00:00Z But the blue whale, I discovered, is without question the headliner of the aquatic spectacular that takes place just offshore. Chasing the World’s Largest Animal in Sri Lanka 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Torres thinks the whales in the video belong to the pygmy subspecies of blue whales. Exclusive Video May Be First to Show Blue Whale Calf Nursing But rare drone footage of a blue whale mother and her calf gliding through the Southern Ocean off Antarctica has gone viral this week. See Rare Drone Footage of Blue Whale Mom and Calf 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z That’s not to say that blue whales don’t have some redeeming qualities. The Verge Review of Animals: the blue whale 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Whalers in Iceland cut open a fin whale, the second largest mammal, after blue whales. Icelanders Don’t Like Whale Meat—So Why the Hunts? 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z The first thing that grabs you when you approach a blue whale is its vivid color. Chasing the World’s Largest Animal in Sri Lanka 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z "The area needs to be managed appropriately in terms of protection of blue whales and their habitat," she adds. Exclusive Video May Be First to Show Blue Whale Calf Nursing "In the 1970s many scientists thought blue whales were doomed to extinction, that their population had been knocked so low that they would not be able to recover," Calambokidis notes. See Rare Drone Footage of Blue Whale Mom and Calf 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z There are between 10,000 and 25,000 blue whales swimming across the world today, and the population has been devastated by decades of whaling that accelerated in the early 20th century. The Verge Review of Animals: the blue whale 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Nine months after leaving the Obama administration, Hillary Clinton sat on a stage under the life-size model of a blue whale that hangs in the American Museum of Natural History. Hillary Clinton’s Paid Speeches to Wall Street Animate Her Opponents 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z Immediately to the east, off Dondra Head, where a chalk-white lighthouse marks Sri Lanka’s southernmost cape, nutrient-rich waters draw krill, the tiny crustaceans that are the main food source for blue whales. Chasing the World’s Largest Animal in Sri Lanka 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z On February 5, the Oregon State University professor got video that she thinks shows a mother blue whale and her calf nursing beneath the waves. Exclusive Video May Be First to Show Blue Whale Calf Nursing Museum officials and scientists called it a must-see addition to the ranks of such popular icons as the institution’s great blue whale and the fierce Tyrannosaurus rex. In Argentina, Rancher’s Discovery Leads to Largest Titanosaur 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z As with most irrational fears, my problem with the blue whale is firmly rooted in the unknown — a combination of its incomprehensible size and natural elusiveness. The Verge Review of Animals: the blue whale 2016-02-21T05:00:00Z Even by the standards of New York's American Museum of Natural History - home of an enormous blue whale model that draws visitors from around the world - this is big. Massive dinosaur skeleton will spill out of hall at famed New York museum 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z Sei, humpback and blue whales, which belong to the rorquals family, are the largest group of baleen whales, and "are not normally seen gathering in large groups," Gutstein said. Scientists say 337 whales beached on Chilean coast in massive stranding 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z Capitol next to an 85-foot life-size blue whale representing seas free of oil spills. “Fish don’t like oil spills and neither do I”: Finally, something environmentalists and conservatives can agree on 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z "We don't usually see blue whales this close in," said Calum Stevenson, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department ocean shores specialist. Rarely seen in Oregon, blue whale carcass washes ashore near beach in southern part of state 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z I sort of remembered seeing this video of this blue whale being attacked by a pack of killer whales, and it was totally fascinating. WSJ. Magazine’s 2015 Brand Innovator oversees his global business with one goal in mind: Serve the athlete 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z An 80ft blue whale became tangled in line in the same area in September. Rescuers work to free humpback whale from fishing line off California 2015-10-31T04:00:00Z Hunting hit big species the hardest, wiping out 99 percent of the southern hemisphere's blue whales, for example. Whale Poop Drives Global Nutrient Cycling 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z In the last two months, he said, they’ve spotted three – a blue whale in September, a humpback dragging a line from its fin three weeks ago and the humpback from Saturday. 'Needle in the haystack' search continues for entangled humpback whale 2015-10-18T04:00:00Z “I’m so close,” he said, anticipating next week’s graduation ceremony, a couple of hours of the usual academic pageantry — caps and gowns, speeches, handshakes and hugs — unfolding beneath a 94-foot-long blue whale. Earning a Doctorate on the ‘Night at the Museum’ Campus 2015-09-27T04:00:00Z Blue whales lumbering through and then this whole pod of killer whales comes up and starts—they had this whole strategy for how they were going to take this blue whale down.” WSJ. Magazine’s 2015 Brand Innovator oversees his global business with one goal in mind: Serve the athlete 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z The decision to re-hang the main entrance hall in 2017 with the skeleton of a blue whale is part of this strategy. Facelift for Natural History Museum - BBC News 2015-09-24T04:00:00Z Off Southern California, the Navy is banned from using mid-frequency sonar between Santa Catalina Island and San Nicolas Island, also near blue whale habitat off San Diego, the environmental groups said. Navy agrees to restrict offshore training to protect marine mammals 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z A blue whale that is believed to be tangled in fishing line may be in Mexican waters, authorities said Monday. Blue whale believed tangled in fishing line may be in Mexico 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z A blue whale trailing line and a red buoy was seen around 10:30 a.m. about 18 miles southwest of the Coronado Islands, according to Jim Milbury, a spokesman for the U.S. Blue whale entangled in hundreds of feet of fishing line likely spotted off Mexican coast 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z He doesn’t necessarily mean to make an analogy about Nike as a blue whale. WSJ. Magazine’s 2015 Brand Innovator oversees his global business with one goal in mind: Serve the athlete 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z Last week, a blue whale was seen towing hundreds of feet of wire with a buoy attached near the coast of the upscale seaside community of Rancho Palos Verdes, south of Los Angeles. Whale entangled in fishing wire in California spotted in Mexican waters 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday that a blue whale trailing line and a red buoy was seen around 10:30 a.m. about 18 miles southwest of the Coronado Islands. Blue whale entangled in fishing line believed near Mexico 2015-09-07T04:00:00Z Search continues for whale: Whale-watching ships were dispatched Sunday to help search for a blue whale entangled in a fishing line for several days off the Southern California coast, officials said. Digest 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z Whale watching ships were dispatched on Sunday to help search for a blue whale entangled in a fishing line for several days off the southern California coast, officials said. Whale watching ships search for entangled blue whale off California 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z And what he’s thinking is that there’s no way Nike is going down like a blue whale in a pod of orcas. WSJ. Magazine’s 2015 Brand Innovator oversees his global business with one goal in mind: Serve the athlete 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z Assisted by aircraft flying over the area, wildlife rescuers resumed their search Saturday in the the waters off Catalina Island for a distressed blue whale. Rescuers continue search for distressed 80-foot blue whale off Catalina Island 2015-09-05T04:00:00Z Officials on Saturday were trying to locate a blue whale entangled in a fishing line off the southern California coast after efforts to free it failed on Friday. Officials looking for entangled blue whale off California coast 2015-09-05T04:00:00Z It’s unusual to see blue whales - the world’s largest mammal species - entangled and authorities want to proceed cautiously. Blue whale tangled in line off Southern California coast 2015-09-05T04:00:00Z A blue whale entangled in a fishing line was spotted off the coast of southern California on Friday and rescue workers were determining how to free the massive mammal, officials said. Entangled blue whale spotted off southern California coast 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z BBC presenter and zoologist Mark Carwardine was in one the most popular blue whale hotspots in the Pacific Ocean and yet couldn’t find any whales. This Whale Photobombs a TV Host Complaining About No Whales 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z A blue whale emerges from the ocean, just as a BBC presenter is explaining how hard they are to find. Blue whale's perfect timing to upstage TV presenter - BBC News 2015-08-19T04:00:00Z The marine biologist has encountered white sperm whales off the Azores, and he's heard of white fin or blue whale sightings off the California coast. How Did Rare White Whale Spotted Off Australia Get That Way? 2015-08-11T04:00:00Z It triangulates your location using 700 Bluetooth beacons throughout the museum and will show you the quickest route from, say, the blue whale to the planetarium. Best Apps for Visiting Museums 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z Live TV and multimedia event from Monterey Bay, Calif., examines and celebrates the return of blue whales. Summer TV Preview 2015 | Every new show, the schedule for every returning show, and what's worth watching The camera then pans to show the very thing they thought they wouldn’t see — a giant, majestic blue whale. This Whale Photobombs a TV Host Complaining About No Whales 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z After the blue whale, the fin whale is the second largest mammal in the world. Nine endangered fin whales found dead in Alaskan waters 2015-06-19T04:00:00Z The students from the Urban Advantage Middle School Science Program will set up their displays under the museum’s giant blue whale and at other locations. 900 students to show off science projects at NYC museum 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z The area’s ecosystem is an important foraging and calving habitat for blue whales and southern right whales. BP would need to bring equipment from Texas to contain South Australia oil spill 2015-05-24T04:00:00Z Named after Fernandez's late husband and predecessor, Nestor Kirchner, the Kirchner Cultural Center's focal piece is an avant-garde bulbous "blue whale" auditorium. Argentina's president seeks arts legacy with concert hall 2015-05-23T04:00:00Z “We saw a similar case in 2007, when a number of blue whales were hit by ships,” she continues. Why are so many whales dying on California's shores? 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z Conservation groups have said at least 11 blue whales are struck annually along the U.S. Blue whales, unused to dodging, at risk from ships: Stanford biologist 2015-05-11T04:00:00Z This is the equivalent of a human dragging a blue whale, says engineer David Christensen, from the lab that created the robots. Tiny robots pull objects up to 2,000 times their own weight 2015-04-27T04:00:00Z More than a thousand people joined him this month for the four-hour soiree beneath the museum’s fiberglass blue whale. Modern Explorers Seek a Place in a GPS World 2015-03-30T04:00:00Z "They started out as predators, and because of a major plankton diversification suddenly you get extremely big filter-feeding animals, like whale sharks and blue whales." This giant lobster ancestor was once the biggest animal on Earth 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z Gray and blue whales provide the most sightings off San Diego, followed by humpbacks and fins, Sears said. Whale watching now year-round activity in San Diego 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z It is not simply a political position, like controlling air pollution or saving the blue whale, but an issue that reaches deep inside our patterns of thought and behavior. The twisted morality of climate denial: How religion and American exceptionalism are undermining our future 2015-03-08T05:00:00Z They include a sterling silver blue whale pendant based on the museum’s iconic Hall of Ocean Life display. NYC museum gift shop to feature Etsy-created items 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z The frequency is extraordinarily high for blue whales, whose calls usually fall somewhere between 15 and 20 hertz. The guy from Entourage will use his fame to find the world's loneliest whale 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z The exhibit, nicknamed 'Dippy', will be exchanged with the giant skeleton of a blue whale, in an attempt to get visitors to think more of the the future than the past. Museum's famous dinosaur on the move 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z The last blue whale departs around the time the first gray whales reach Southern California. Whale watching now year-round activity in San Diego 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z The diplodocus model is to be replaced with the skeleton of a blue whale - pronounced "bloo whayl" with no variants, according to the OED. How to say: Diplodocus 2015-01-29T05:00:00Z The 25m-long blue whale skeleton currently hangs in the mammals gallery. 'Dippy' makes way for blue whale 2015-01-28T05:00:00Z He's seen dolphins, humpback whales and blue whales first hand -- but not killer whales. Paddle boarder films encounter with killer whales in Laguna Beach 2015-01-21T05:00:00Z They are the world’s second largest animals after their more famous cousins the blue whales. The Secret To Living 200 Years? Ask A Whale 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z The first blue whales will show around the middle of April, with an abundance of fins and blues through the summer. Whale watching now year-round activity in San Diego 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z How does one even measure the size of a giant squid or a blue whale? Giant Squid and Whale Sharks Not as Big as People Think 2015-01-14T05:00:00Z As opposed to starting a conversation with ‘Hey, did you hear the blue whales are making a comeback off California?,’ or ‘Oh, they just discovered a huge new dinosaur.’ Talk to Your Kids 2015-01-05T05:00:00Z Interior Department, saying it violated three federal laws by allowing fracking in California’s Santa Barbara Channel without evaluating its polluting effects on coastal communities or marine wildlife such as blue whales and otters. Environmental group lawsuit targets offshore fracking in California 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z The blue whale signals the arrival of the Blue Ocean Film Festival - one of the biggest environmental documentary events in the world - and also the rise of the emerging genre of cli-fi movies. Climate change inspires rise of ‘cli-fi’ flicks 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z The one problem the massive marine mammals still face is being hit by ships, with at least 11 blue whales being struck off the West Coast last year. California Blue Whales Are Making a Comeback 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z And all it took was for people to stop hunting blue whales. Historic Abundance of Blue Whales Returns in California 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z The blue whale is a magnificent beast in the truest sense of the word. California blue whales bounce back from whaling “My personal view is we don’t want any ship strikes on blue whales. It’s a tragedy no matter how many there are,” says Branch. Blue whales back to their best off US coasts 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z The blue whale, the biggest animal on the planet, was hunted with abandon in the Pacific Ocean until the early 1970s. A Whale of a Recovery for California's Blue Whales 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z At up to 33m in length and weighing in at up to 190 tonnes, blue whales are the largest animals on the planet. Blue whale numbers bounce back 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z Today, the California group of the mighty blue whales numbers roughly 2,200, according to conservationists and based on distinctive singing. Historic Abundance of Blue Whales Returns in California 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z Bad news: They're the first set of blue whales to do so, and we still keep hitting them with ships. California blue whales bounce back from whaling In July, another team of researchers satellite-tagged more than 150 blue whales off California and found that they spent a significant amount of time feeding in areas that overlapped with shipping lanes2. Blue whales back to their best off US coasts 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z The paper — ”Do ship strikes threaten the recovery of endangered eastern North Pacific blue whales?” — was posted online today by the journal Marine Mammal Science. A Whale of a Recovery for California's Blue Whales 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z Writing in the journal, Marine Mammal Science, researchers from the University of Washington say the California blue whales are now at 97% of their historical levels. Blue whale numbers bounce back 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z But, at least in California, the blue whale is back. Historic Abundance of Blue Whales Returns in California 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z Offspring from the Antarctic blue whale, the largest animal ever, and its smaller, warmer-water pygmy cousin recently showed up in Antarctic waters south of Africa. Should You Fear the Pizzly Bear? 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z In addition to the global whaling ban, the hunting of blue whales is now legally protected in the US amid widespread fears over the impact of collisions with ships on its long term survival. Blue whales back to their best off US coasts 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z In the post, Monnahan stresses the big questions that remain about the more heavily hunted blue whale populations in the western North Pacific. A Whale of a Recovery for California's Blue Whales 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z In Antarctica, blue whales are at approximately 1% of their historic numbers. Blue whale numbers bounce back 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z "The estimated population of blue whales in this part of the Pacific is 2,500, so every whale counts toward this population moving off the endangered species list," Hastings said. California cargo ships to slow for whales under new program 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z “Imagine the looks you’ll get from co-workers,” Brad Harris, the museum’s senior director of visitor services, said in a promotion for the event, “when you tell them you slept under a blue whale.” At Museum of Natural History in New York, an Adults-Only Sleepover 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z Two major feeding grounds for Pacific blue whales are bisected by busy shipping lanes near major seaports in San Francisco and Santa Barbara, Calif., a new study reports. Shipping Lanes Threaten Pacific Blue Whales 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z Participants will unroll their sleeping bags under the popular 94-foot-long blue whale. NYC museum plans adults-only sleepover 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z "California blue whales are recovering because we took actions to stop catches and start monitoring," said Cole Monnahan, Blue whale numbers bounce back 2014-09-05T04:00:00Z About a week ago, Christenson finished another mural of a blue whale on a building facing Bristol Street. Southington woman fills town with murals 2014-07-06T04:00:00Z The body of a blue whale which washed up in Newfoundland, Canada, will be recovered by the Royal Ontario Museum. Whale skeleton to be saved for science 2014-05-02T12:57:40Z "It's very difficult to keep people away, simply because it's not too often that you see a blue whale," Ms Butler told broadcaster CBC. Canada whale corpse explosion feared 2014-04-29T17:04:41Z It is one of the biggest attractions — literally — at one of New York City’s most famous destinations: the 94-foot-long blue whale at the American Museum of Natural History. Museumgoers Wonder: Why Doesn’t the Whale Fall? 2014-04-25T01:07:09Z If you want to build a trilobite, or even a sea anemone or a jellyfish, much less an octopus or a dolphin or a blue whale, you need a lot of time. Why there are no fish on Saturn’s moon Enceladus 2014-04-07T17:55:17Z The colorful book features a blue whale standing in for the great white whale and an assortment of faces, animals and symbols standing in for Captain Ahab at various points. Hot-Dog Fan Lobbies for New Emoji 2014-03-27T01:17:02Z Ancestors of the blue whale, the largest animal alive today, were about the size of a wolf 50 million years ago. Giant Rats To Inherit The Earth 2014-02-04T17:02:00Z California biologists are most concerned about protecting endangered blue whales, the largest animals on the planet. New app being tested to spot California whales so ships can avoid them 2013-10-01T20:15:35Z In the latest study, scientists analyzed an earplug from an endangered blue whale killed by a ship near California. Whale Ear Wax Reveals Environmental Pollutants 2013-09-25T00:15:00.667Z The ability of blue whales to tan in response to UV exposure may be connected to their historic migratory patterns as they move annually from higher to lower latitudes with a greater amount of sunlight. 'Tanned' whales shed light on ageing 2013-08-30T04:48:05Z In March, the California Coastal Commission rejected the Navy’s plan for training, which includes sonar and underwater explosives; the commission recommended that the Navy adopt further protections for giant blue whales and other marine mammals. National Digest: Judge deliberating Manning’s sentence; Filner settlement talks continue 2013-08-20T23:57:34Z Researchers studying fi n and blue whales in a 100,000-square-mile area of the Atlantic Ocean found that their entire research area was polluted by a single seismic survey. How Harmful for Whales Is Shipping? [Excerpt] 2013-08-09T14:15:01.067Z About 2,000 blue whales remain along the West Coast, and biologists believe ships are striking them as well, DeAngelis said. New app being tested to spot California whales so ships can avoid them 2013-10-01T20:15:35Z Perhaps more surprising was that, in the other study, led by Jeremy Goldbogen from the Cascadia Research Collective in the US state of Washington, several blue whales also responded to the sound. Whale behaviour 'disturbed' by sonar 2013-07-03T00:38:34Z "And that tan protects blue whales from sunburnt DNA." 'Tanned' whales shed light on ageing 2013-08-30T04:48:05Z The blue whales, when they were diving for food, moved away as soon as they heard these man-made sounds. Whales 'disturbed' by sonar 2013-07-03T13:22:03Z One research team fitted tracking tags to 17 blue whales Blue and beaked whales' behaviour is disturbed by simulated navy sonar, according to two published studies. Whale behaviour 'disturbed' by sonar 2013-07-03T00:38:34Z Five dead blue whales, one a pregnant female, washed ashore in Southern California in 2007, raising awareness about the problem, Greenpeace's Dragon said. New app being tested to spot California whales so ships can avoid them 2013-10-01T20:15:35Z Go back far enough, and we’re distant cousins, at least, to the tiniest tree shrew and the great blue whale. Found: Our Oldest Primate Ancestor 2013-06-05T19:35:28Z The civilized style of a place like Caravaggio feels as rare and impressive as a blue whale. Civility Stakes Its Claim — A Review of Caravaggio 2013-05-14T20:43:52Z Friday, March 15 Within the world of whales, blue whales may be the largest and killer whales are probably the most charismatic. Scientist at Work Blog: Leaping High Now to Dive Deeper Tomorrow 2013-04-22T10:29:33Z In two experiments, teams of researchers managed to attach tracking and sound-recording tags to 17 blue whales and two beaked whales. Whale behaviour 'disturbed' by sonar 2013-07-03T00:38:34Z A two-headed shark: Animal views: Also, a Romanian cat show, juvenile sea lion rescue, blue whales and more. Grizzly bears may have diet lessons that can be helpful for humans 2013-04-15T14:44:48Z That is pretty fast, considering that blue whales are the world’s largest animals. Observatory: Acrobatic Blue Whales Can Sneak Up on Krill 2012-12-04T20:50:21Z Researchers attached the suction cup tags using a long pole For blue whales however, scientists suggest the extra effort of turning rewards the massive mammals with enormous meals. Largest whale's acrobatic ambush 2012-11-28T05:01:19Z These species often hybridise in response to some environmental pressure; whaling or human-induced climate change is thought to be driving the two types of blue whale together. World's youngest species 2012-11-23T02:06:43Z Endangered marine animals like green turtles, blue whales and whale sharks all live in the waters. Australia's massive marine park 2012-11-16T13:21:50Z They lack the grandeur of the rearing Barosaurus skeleton in the Roosevelt Rotunda or the 94-foot model of a blue whale. Some Exhibits at Natural History Museum Are Only Seen by Researchers 2012-10-26T18:13:23Z Ultimately we're trying to get an abundance estimate for blue whales. Scientists tune into blue whale songs with defense technology 2012-10-05T07:26:49Z "As the blue whale approaches the krill patch, the whale uses its flippers and flukes to spin 180 degrees so that the body and jaws are just beneath the krill patch," explained Dr Goldbogen. Largest whale's acrobatic ambush 2012-11-28T05:01:19Z The study said the level of threat was similar to that facing vertebrates - creatures with internal skeletons - including mammals like blue whales and lions as well as reptiles and birds. Spineless Creatures under Threat, from Worms to Bees 2012-08-31T15:45:07.260Z Mr. Ellis, a painter and aspiring naturalist who had designed exhibits for the American Museum of Natural History, including its iconic blue whale, hesitated. Profiles in Science: Guardian of Ocean Life, Armed With Pen and Brush 2012-08-20T18:28:46Z The next step up from an elephant, Fitch says, would be to study the larynx of a blue whale, whose deepest calls are also inaudible to humans. Deep Calls: The Mystery of the Purring Elephant 2012-08-03T19:05:31Z Sitting in the ribcage of a blue whale is “like being in a very strange taxi, caught in traffic”. Summer books 2012-07-05T15:50:26.970Z "We did not expect to see these types of manoeuvres in blue whales and it was truly extraordinary to discover," said Mr Goldbogen. Largest whale's acrobatic ambush 2012-11-28T05:01:19Z In one grisly encounter in March, a blue whale was found draped over the bow of a container vessel in the harbor in the capital, Colombo, 90 miles north of this beach resort. Traffic in Sri Lanka’s Waters Threatens Blue Whales 2012-07-02T15:08:31Z Two other well-known rorqual whales are humpback whales, known for their acrobatics, and blue whales, the largest animal on earth. Green Blog: A Secret Behind the Whale's Mighty Gulp 2012-05-23T17:00:58Z If only it were so for the blue whales that call this corner of the ocean home, at least for part of the year. Can You Hear Me Now? Human Noise Disrupts Blue Whale Communication 2012-03-01T03:45:02.947Z At the same time, the area is one of the southern hemisphere's most important feeding grounds for great blue whales. Could the Wind Turbines of Chile Harm Blue Whales? 2012-02-07T05:55:00Z Apple’s $97.6 billion in cash and equivalents is enough for the company to buy 2,000 tons of gold at current prices, the weight of 10 blue whales. Apple Restores U.S. Profits With Enough Cash to Cover Greece 2012-01-26T02:45:58Z “We know so little about blue whales in general that any place that you have easy access to animals like this, your learning curve is going to be exponential.” Traffic in Sri Lanka’s Waters Threatens Blue Whales 2012-07-02T15:08:31Z “In blue whales, the brain is going to be six meters” — nearly 20 feet — “from the tip of the jaw,” Dr. Pyenson said. Green Blog: A Secret Behind the Whale's Mighty Gulp 2012-05-23T17:00:58Z Previous findings have confirmed that the presence of ships interrupts blue whale songs. Can You Hear Me Now? Human Noise Disrupts Blue Whale Communication 2012-03-01T03:45:02.947Z In the video to the right, a tagged blue whale dives twice over the course of 19 minutes. A Whale's Virtual Reality 2012-01-05T20:57:23Z The majority of the loudest animals on Earth are also the biggest, with blue whale songs reaching 188 dB and elephants' rumbling calls measuring 117 dB. Bug makes record noise with penis 2011-06-30T00:51:39Z Researchers were particularly drawn by the whales’ tendency to stay here year round; other blue whale populations are known to migrate vast distances. Traffic in Sri Lanka’s Waters Threatens Blue Whales 2012-07-02T15:08:31Z The majority of the loudest animals on Earth are also the biggest, with blue whale songs reaching 188 dB and elephant's rumbling calls measuring 117 dB. Water insect makes record noise with penis 2011-06-30T00:51:39Z What these studies have in common is they all examined the impact of human noises that happen to fall into the same auditory frequencies as blue whale calls. Can You Hear Me Now? Human Noise Disrupts Blue Whale Communication 2012-03-01T03:45:02.947Z Whale sharks like the one in this pic are the largest fish in the world - but should not be confused with blue whales, which are mammals, and are the largest animals in the world. PICTURES: Fantastic fishy photos 2011-05-11T12:48:02Z She spotted two, with their charges, sitting in the inky gloaming beneath the famous blue whale, and zeroed in. A Boon for Nannies, if Only They Knew 2011-04-15T01:50:12Z Ms. de Vos, who was born and raised in Colombo, became a champion of the blue whales after she took a boat ride in 2006 and was astounded by what she saw. Traffic in Sri Lanka’s Waters Threatens Blue Whales 2012-07-02T15:08:31Z A 6m-long blue whale skull held at the US Smithsonian Museum of Natural History This ability is thanks to the whales' very unusual anatomy. Blue whale's blubber mouth 2010-12-09T12:49:04Z Would the presence of these sounds alter or disrupt the communication behavior of blue whales, even though they are well outside the range of sounds produced by the whales themselves? Can You Hear Me Now? Human Noise Disrupts Blue Whale Communication 2012-03-01T03:45:02.947Z On a recent visit to the orphanage, he giggled and squirmed while Ms. Compton read him a book with purple dinosaurs and blue whales, as if they were any mother and child. Taraz Journal: Unwrapping Red Tape to Find the Gift of Family 2010-11-24T03:24:00Z Some people have estimated that, in the oceans, there’s more carbon stashed away in viruses than there would be in 75 million blue whales. A Gazillion Tiny Avatars 2009-12-16T16:25:00Z Because blue whales often sink soon after they are struck, most such deaths go unrecorded, and Dr. Calambokidis says the true number “could be 10 or 20 times” the number seen. Traffic in Sri Lanka’s Waters Threatens Blue Whales 2012-07-02T15:08:31Z Various endangered species are found in the area where the Deepwater Horizon was drilling, including sperm whales, blue whales and fin whales. U.S. Said to Allow Drilling Without Needed Permits 2010-05-14T05:01:00Z The researchers hypothesize that one reason this might be the case is that having an extended hearing range may allow blue whales to hear, and thus avoid, their predators. Can You Hear Me Now? Human Noise Disrupts Blue Whale Communication 2012-03-01T03:45:02.947Z The breadth of life beneath the waves — from the blue whale, the biggest animal that ever lived, to the tiny microscopic creatures of the deep sea — is unsurpassed. On Earth Day, a Case for Tending to the Oceans 2010-04-22T16:10:00Z For viral abundance in the oceans, and for the estimate that marine viruses are equivalent to 75 million blue whales, see Suttle, C. A. 2005. A Gazillion Tiny Avatars 2009-12-16T16:25:00Z “In this new era of peace, the blue whale is very fast becoming the symbol of our country,” she said. Traffic in Sri Lanka’s Waters Threatens Blue Whales 2012-07-02T15:08:31Z There, in the sea only a stone's throw away, was a blue whale. Hide and seek 2010-03-20T12:16:00Z Killer whales, whose vocalizations do overlap with mid-frequency sonar, frequently prey on blue whales. Can You Hear Me Now? Human Noise Disrupts Blue Whale Communication 2012-03-01T03:45:02.947Z Some are filter feeders, sieving particles of food from the water like microscopic blue whales. 2010-02-10T17:03:00Z The only other rorqual to do so—the blue whale—raises the flukes slightly or not at all. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Whence came ye, strangers in odd clothing who have traveled in a ship like a blue whale? The Golden Amazons of Venus Trouble was, no one had thought of being attacked by something immensely greater than a blue whale, especially since there was no animal larger than a small rhino on the whole planet. Cum Grano Salis This is the reality in which blue whales live, thanks to human intrusion into the marine soundscape. Can You Hear Me Now? Human Noise Disrupts Blue Whale Communication 2012-03-01T03:45:02.947Z There are a great many 'blue whales' round the ship, and the many bergs in sight are suggestive of heavy pack to the south. The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 Although it is highly variable, the dorsal fin most closely resembles that of the blue whale. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Of late years the percentages have altered considerably, blue whales and fin whales predominating, humpbacks decreasing rapidly. South: the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition Figure 24.—The head of a sei whale is intermediate in shape between that of the blue whale and that of the fin whale. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification These features clearly mark these animals as blue whales. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Figure 12.—A sequence showing fast-swimming blue whales off southern California. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification In general, the head is intermediate in shape between that of the blue whale and that of the fin whale. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification It is now dependent on the captures of the large fin and blue whales, humpbacks having been rapidly reduced in numbers, so that the total stock appears to have been affected. South: the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition Fin whales may be confused with blue whales, sei whales, and, in the southernmost portion of their range, with Bryde's whales. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification The head is quite broad and rounded, somewhat like that of the blue whale. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Though blue whales have been reported from the pack ice to Cristobal Harbor, Panama Canal Zone, their normal range in the western North Atlantic is more limited. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification The sei whale's smaller size and decidedly taller, more falcate dorsal fin located well more than one-third forward from the tail should prevent confusion with the blue whale. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Petrels of several species, penguins, and seals were plentiful, and we saw four small blue whales. South: the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition In all known populations of blue whales, females are slightly larger than males of the same age. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification The remainder apparently also underwent this migration as well, since blue whales have historically been nearly absent from Canadian waters during midwinter. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification The top of the head is flat, though slightly less than that of the blue whale. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification The rostrum is narrower and more V-shaped than that of the blue whale and has the same sort of single distinctive head ridge. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification We saw three blue whales during the day and one emperor penguin, a 58-lb. bird, which was added to the larder. South: the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition All individuals are dark gray to brownish black on the back and sides with none of the mottling present on blue whales and are rarely as heavily scarred as sei whales. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Two very large whales, probably blue whales, came up close to the ship, and we saw spouts in all directions. South: the story of Shackleton's 1914-1917 expedition |
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