Marine Mammals

nature

Orcas give birth tail first underwater, usually in warm, shallow waters within their home range. The mother surfaces quickly so the calf can take its first breath. A newborn orc...

wildlife-behavior

A sea lion on the beach is commonly resting, molting, or recovering between foraging trips. Males may haul out to defend territory or escape hot water; females with pups often l...

animals-wildlife

Seal age refers to how long an individual seal has lived and is typically estimated through a combination of birth records, physical development, and biological markers. Scienti...

Celebrity Profiles

The question how Alan die refers to a specific whale whose death drew attention for its unusual circumstances and subsequent verification. This article summarizes what has been...

environment

Reports that dolphins are leaving California typically describe a shift in where and how often animals are sighted nearshore, not a mass exodus or an instantaneous evacuation of...

animals-marine-mammals

A whale blowout on a beach typically describes a stranded whale that remains alive for a period, with visible exhalations and body movement, often raising public concern. This t...

wildlife-behavior

Sea lions haul out onto beaches for essential activities including thermoregulation, molting, nursing, and recovery after foraging. Males may rest to conserve energy between bre...

nature_wildlife

Cape Cod Bay is a globally significant destination for whale watching, hosting multiple baleen and toothed whale species that follow seasonal shifts in prey, water temperature,...

environment

A seal with plastic around its neck typically refers to a marine mammal entangled in or ingesting anthropogenic debris, most commonly discarded fishing gear or plastic packaging...