9 Types Of Whales That Roam The Oceans

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Blue Whale

As the largest animal ever known, the blue whale can grow up to 33 metres long and feeds almost entirely on tiny krill filtered from seawater.

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Humpback Whale

Known for their haunting songs and acrobatic breaches, humpback whales use bubble-net feeding to trap fish inside spirals of rising bubbles.

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Gray Whale

Famous for epic migrations, gray whales travel thousands of miles annually and feed by scooping massive amounts of mud, sand, and sediment from the seafloor.

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Minke Whale

Among the smallest great whales, minke whales are recognised by pointed snouts and white flipper bands.

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Sperm Whale

Equipped with the largest brain in the animal kingdom, sperm whales dive deep to hunt giant squid using echolocation.

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Orca

Despite the name killer whale, orcas are the world’s largest dolphins and hunt cooperatively in highly social family pods.

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Beluga Whale

Recognisable by their white skin and flexible necks, beluga whales communicate through whistles, chirps, and clicks in Arctic waters.

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Narwhal

Often called the unicorn of the sea, narwhals are Arctic whales whose males develop a long spiralled tusk.

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Cuvier's Beaked Whale

Holding mammalian diving records, Cuvier’s beaked whales can remain submerged for hours while hunting squid in the deep ocean.

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