Short Finned Pilot Whale - Blog Posts

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1 year ago

Short-finned Pilot Whale Globicephala macrorhynchus

Family: Delphinidae Genus: Globicephala Subspecies: 00

Feed: Mollusks Habitat: Coastal Waters Status and Conservation: Least Concern This whale is known by various names. Pilot whales were originally associated with the theory that a leader of the pod was piloting them. There is also Pothead Whale, but the Melon-Headed Whale deserves better. And, of course, there is "Blackfish," which is a term used when we are uncertain about the exact identity of various marine animals. Wanna see the whole illustration? Join the club here. $3 a month. Fin del comunicado.