@Purrfectstranger They've not classified as whales. They're a member of the Ziphiidae family. They are in the order Cetacea, which is often translated into English as "whale". Scientists tend to refer to families and genera, not whether they're "whales" or "dolphins", which are simply common terms they're loosely referred to as.
@Purrfectstranger They've not classified as whales. They're a member of the Ziphiidae family. They are in the order Cetacea, which is often translated into English as "whale". Scientists tend to refer to families and genera, not whether they're "whales" or "dolphins", which are simply common terms they're loosely referred to as.
deasinroo 10 months ago
Blainville's Beaked Whales, according to my book.
Heavy spotting, long beak, cresent flukes, triangular fun, tiny flippers, and a tendancy to bank as they dive.
But I'm not seeing the jawline.
Where was this taken? Where is that located near?
Hoshimaru57 2 years ago
from a distance they look like dolphins... funny they're classed as whales. nice water scene yet again! :)
Purrfectstranger 2 years ago