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    too many whale-watching boats by CBC in 2018‚ and in the poem The Famous Tay Whale written in 1883 by McGonagall‚ the human-animal relationship has progressed‚ showing that people understand the importance of protecting the whales. Despite the progression‚ in both articles‚ people still all treated whales as tourist attractions to make money which also shows that people still do not have enough appreciation for these whales. In The Famous Tay Whale‚ the speaker describes the whale as an ugly

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    Whales are often undermined or their importance in the ecosystem. Because of whales dwindling population‚ small changes are being made to their ecosystems. These changes can cause disaster across all ecosystem and the climate. Whales play an important role in the health of our environment. To understand the importance of whales‚ you have to understand how they contribute to the environment. Baleen whales‚ like the blue whale‚ are some of the biggest whales on earth. Baleen whales have

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    Sperm Whale Research Paper

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    The species I am writing about is the Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus).[] The Sperm Whale can be found in the ocean but lives from the surface of the water to about 3200m deep.[] This means that the Sperm Whale can go to and fro between the Epipelagic Zone (0m to 200m)‚ the Mesopelagic Zone (200m to 1000m)‚ and the Bathypelagic Zone (1000m to 4000m).[] In the Bathypelagic Zone the Sperm Whale must adapt to many extreme conditions. These extreme conditions are low temperature (4°C)‚ high pressure

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    Beluga Whales There are several types of whales in the ocean. Have you ever heard of a beluga whale? Many people don’t know what beluga whales are and have many different thoughts on them. White beluga whales are mammals‚ their size ranges from 13 to 20 foot long and weight ranges from 1 or 1.5 tons (2000-3000 pounds). Females are smaller than males and only give birth every three years. This paper you are reading will explain echolocation‚ habitat‚ range‚ and diet for beluga whales. First of all

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    The killer whale (scientifically known as orcinus orca) is a large marine mammal that is part of the toothed whale (odontoceti) suborder.Killer whales are one of the most well-recognized animals in the world and are easily spotted by their large size and distinct black and white color pattern.Killer whales are at the top of the of the food chain even above Great White Sharks and they have no known predator.At full maturity the male killer whale will usually grow to an average length of 20 – 26 ft

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    Whales in Paradise: An Overview Whales in Paradise became the Gold Coast’s first whale watching tour company when it was registered in 2004 and started operations in 2005(Whales in Paradise‚ n.d.). As of now it offers 3 tours daily from Surfers Paradise with the add offers a pick-up service from Brisbane to join the midday cruise(Whales in Paradise‚ n.d.). Each cruise each lasts approximately 3 hours 15 minutes‚ including a free cruise through the Nerang waterways with a commentary on the history

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    Blue Whale Research Paper

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    Blue Whales: Smarter Than You If you were to step past a worm on the sidewalk would the worm even know what you are or even that you stepped right past it? The idea is to first: prepare your mind to understand what I’m about to share; and second to show that it is very possible for a more intelligent species to be hidden right beneath our noses. If the blue whale has the ability to feel more‚ love more and understand one another better than humans can; one could only wonder what else they can do

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    The Blue Whale Balaenoptera Musculus‚ or the blue whale‚ is the largest mammal in the world. This enormous mammal can grow to be 110 feet long and weigh as much as 190 tons. That’s longer than two city buses and the total weight of 30 elephants. This giant is powered by a heart the size of a taxi-cab. The blue whale’s of the Antarctic grow larger than those of the Northern Hemisphere. Also‚ the females tend to be slightly larger than the males of the same age. These mammals are bluish-gray

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    Whale Rider By: Witi Ihimaera SUMMARY The Whangara tribe (a Maori tribe in New Zealand) is traditionally led by a male. However‚ this tradition is put under threat when first-born great grandchild‚ Kahu‚ is a girl. Koro Apirana‚ her great grandfather‚ and chief of the tribe is disappointed‚ and rejects the loving attention of Kahu. He wants a male heir to inherit the title of chief‚ the tradition since the first whale rider arrived in New Zealand. The Whangara tribe are proud of their traditions

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    Whale sharks are one of the three known and largest species in the ocean. Their scientific name is rhincodon typus and it is a spotted shark of warm temperature waters. There are 3 shark species of megamouth sharks‚basking shark and whale sharks.It is a slow moving filter feeder  but catches its prey very fast and quick.Whales sharks are 3 times the size of a shark. This Whale shark is a slow moving animal it is also known for the name of (Rhincodon typus) its length is 12.65m long and its mouth

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