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  1. Whale - Wikipedia

    Although whales are widespread, most species prefer the colder waters of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres and migrate to the equator to give birth. Species such as humpbacks …

  2. Whale | Definition, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 24, 2025 · Whale, any of the larger species of aquatic mammals belonging to the order Cetacea. Whales are the heaviest known animals, living or fossil, reaching a maximum size in …

  3. Whale | World Wildlife Fund

    Whales roam throughout all of the world's oceans, communicating with complex and mysterious sounds. Their sheer size amazes us: the blue whale can reach lengths of more than 100 feet …

  4. Whales and Dolphins | Smithsonian Ocean

    On this page, we will generally refer to all cetaceans as whales, and in some instances specify when referring to traits or behaviors unique to toothed whales, baleen whales, or specific species.

  5. Facts about whales - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA

    Whales are mammals just like we are. Just like us, they breathe air, have hair, are warm-blooded, give birth to live young, and feed their young milk. Whales are unique, beautiful, graceful and …

  6. Whales: Facts about the largest animals on Earth - Live Science

    Mar 15, 2025 · Discover interesting facts about whales, how big they can get, and how they track down their prey.

  7. The sounds revealing the secrets of world's most elusive whales

    3 days ago · Beaked whales are rarely spotted. Now scientists are using underwater sounds to help identify these elusive creatures.

  8. Whale facts and information | National Geographic

    Found in every ocean on Earth, whales are the biggest creatures we have, and some of the most mysterious.

  9. Whales - NOAA Fisheries

    Whales are among the largest and oldest animals on Earth. They can be found in every ocean and range in size from the small dwarf sperm whale to the massive blue whale, the largest …

  10. Whales - an Introduction - IWC

    Whales, dolphins and porpoises are a group of marine mammals collectively known as cetaceans. Scientists estimate that there are approximately 90 species of cetacean. This distinctive and …