Which species are considered part of the group? Are they all Baleen whales? What is their conservation status? Your one-stop guide to the Great whales: The term 'Great whales' does not refer to a taxonomic classification. Rather, it is a name given to the select group of 13 extremely large Cetacean species that can [...]
The Humpback whale is one of the most iconic species on the planet. The tale of their return from the brink of extinction is a true success story, but the final chapters have yet to be written... The Humpback whale is as well known and well loved as any Cetacean on the planet. Their [...]
Whale populations once numbered in the millions. By the 1960's many species were either extinct or critically endangered. Today, some are on the road to recovery while others continue to struggle. The journey of the whale (and every other Cetacean) started over 50 million years ago. It took their even-toed ungulate ancestors around 15 [...]
