Pilot Whale
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| Family | Delphinidae |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Short-finned pilot whale |
| Order | Artiodactyla |
| Scientific name | Globicephala |
| Mass | Long-finned pilot whale |
| Short-finned pilot whale | |
| Length | Long-finned pilot whale |
| Short-finned pilot whale | |
| Did you know | The animals were named "pilot whales" because pods were believed to be "piloted" by a leader. |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1295277 |
About Pilot Whale
Pilot whales are cetaceans belonging to the genus Globicephala. The two extant species are the long-finned pilot whale and the short-finned pilot whale. The two are not readily distinguishable at sea, and analysis of the skulls is the best way to distinguish between the species.
'Race against time' to conduct whale pod post mortems on Lewis
Jul 17,2023 4:30 am
... " Pilot Whales are known for their strong social bonds, so often when one whale gets into difficulty and strands, the rest follow...
Dozens of pilot whales die at notorious New Zealand beach
Mar 18,2022 7:50 am
...At least 31 Pilot Whales have died after a mass stranding at a New Zealand beach known to be a notorious spot for whale deaths...
Famous dugong dies after eating plastic
Feb 16,2020 5:24 am
... Last year, a Pilot Whale in Thailand died after eating more than 80 plastic bags...
Pilot whale Photos
