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Minke whales typically live between 30–50 years, but in some cases, they may live for up to 60 years. They have a gestation and calving period of approximately 10–11 months and 2 years, respectively. [14] Minke whales have a digestive system composed of four compartments with a high density of anaerobic bacteria throughout. The presence of ...
A pair of Antarctic minke whales showing their prominent, falcate dorsal fins An Antarctic minke whale captured by the Japanese vessel Yushin Maru, showing the coloration of the baleen. Like their close relative the common minke, the Antarctic minke whale is robust for its genus. They have a narrow, pointed, triangular rostrum with a low ...
The common minke whale or northern minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) is a species of minke whale within the suborder of baleen whales. It is the smallest species of the rorquals and the second smallest species of baleen whale. Although first ignored by whalers due to its small size and low oil yield, it began to be exploited by various ...
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Both tagged Antarctic minke whales travelled in a group with the same species, ranging from 5 to 40 whales per group. Each tag recorded for 18 hours and 8 hours respectively, and during that time both whales fed continuously. 32 calls were made during this time, of which 6 had similar properties to pre-existing recordings of a bio-duck sound. [3]
The whale was spotted swimming off the coast of California. Watch ‘miracle whale’ keep up with 10,000-mile migration — despite missing its tail Skip to main content
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It is a major route in the seasonal migration of cetaceans, particularly fin whales, between the African coast (wintering site) and the northern Mediterranean (summer feeding and breeding site). The area is also frequented by a dozen other species of marine mammals, such as the Blue and White Dolphin, Risso's dolphin , Cuvier's Whale and ...