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How did the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale get its name?

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People in North America began using the term “right whale” in the early 1700s, and originally “right” may have meant “typical,” as these whales were considered common and ordinary. However, over time, the term evolved to refer to how they were hunted—they were considered “the right whales to hunt.”

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Bird-Eating Fish

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Usually, it’s “Bird eating fish” but here we have a case of a “Bird-eating fish.” ” The Wels Catfish, Silurus glanis , is the second largest fish in its range, which covers much of Europe and parts of West Asia. As noted, the fish-like mammals do this as well. pigeons, Columbia livia ).

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Ningaloo Reef

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The long reef is home to an annual coral spawning event that attracts enormous numbers of charismatic marine megafauna, from whales to Whale Sharks and Manta Rays. The purpose of our trip up Western Australia’s coast was to allow Mum to celebrate her significant birthday milestone of turning 40 by swimming with whale sharks.

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Evolutionary reason for why whales and cetaceans are so much smarter than sharks and other comparable sized fish.

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If so, why haven't all fish evolved to be mammals essentially submitted by /u/LadderAny7421 [link] [comments] Completely random 3 AM thought but I was wondering if anyone had the answer. Are mammals just far more efficient from a food to energy stance. Is it the warm-blooded nature?

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Do animals have religions?

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about that really bad ass killer whale that was sinking ship in portugal the story gets passed down through generations so they have legends, so their version of achilles and apollo I don’t know this might be stupid- it just always strikes me as too ego-centric to assume we know everything about animals.

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Kaikoura stricken

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Formerly a fishing town it’s economy is now geared towards tourism, particularly ecotourism. Thanks to it’s marine canyon it’s the place to see Sperm Whales, swim with Dusky Dolphins and New Zealand Fur-seals, and watch albatrosses, shearwaters and petrels. Sperm Whales are a huge draw, literally!

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Life Birds at Point Reyes National Seashore

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We were woefully under-prepared in terms of planning – which almost kept us from meeting our friends – but we were also surprised and thrilled to learn that not only were Gray Whales migrating past the lighthouse, but Elephant Seals were lounging on a nearby beach! Migrating Gray Whales. Point Reyes is a magical place.

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