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The pygmy killer whale isn’t actually a whale at all, but a species of dolphin, like other killer whales (orca). These critters are the smallest cetacean species with the word “whale” in its common name. Even though they face the threats of overfishing, pollution, and potentially climate change, these cetaceans […]

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Say hello to the world’s 3rd largest dolphin, the false killer whale. This cetacean only has a couple things in common with orcas, their appearance and the fact that they have been known to hunt other marine mammals. Aside from that they are indeed dolphins. They are able to adapt […]

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The orca, or killer whale are not only the top predators on the open seas, but they are magnificent in appearance and highly intelligent. For instance, in orca populations, knowledge is passed down to younger individuals from their elders – what to eat and were to find it, how to […]

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Ever see the movie Jaws? That great white shark movie was a blockbuster hit that scared many out of going swimming at the beach… any beach, for that matter. It was, of course, blown totally out of proportion to how great white sharks actually behave. Yes, they are very formidable, […]

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