Maryland's cetaceans

Today's photo is a Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) in Maryland waters in August 2009. The Fin Whale is second only to the Blue Whale as the largest creature that has ever lived. Think of what wonders persist in the world - creatures larger than any dinosaur in our oceans!

Maryland waters are traversed by at least 23 species of cetaceans (Order Cetacea) - the whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Our species list includes Blue Whale, Sperm Whale, Orca and others. It may be possible to add other species to our list as we mine data sets and publications. Here's the MBP checklist: https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/viewChecklist.php?order=Cetacea

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Have a great week!

Bill

Photo by Bill Hubick. More at Maryland Biodiversity Project:
https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/view/826

הועלה ב-נובמבר 30, 2020 01:52 אחה"צ על ידי billhubick billhubick

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