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How many different species of whales are there in the world?

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How many different species of whales are there in the world?

90 species
There are around 90 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises, known collectively as “cetaceans”. From the enormous blue whale to the tiny vaquita and Hector’s dolphin, you will find information and amazing facts about many of these incredible creatures in our species guide.

What type of whales are in the world?

The Whale Family

  • North Atlantic Right Whale.
  • Gray Whale.
  • Bowhead Whale.
  • Fin Whale.
  • Sei Whale.
  • Blue Whale.
  • Narwhal.
  • Beluga.

Do whales live all over the world?

Whales live in all the world’s oceans, communicating through complex and beautiful sounds. And they’re massive; the blue whale can weigh as much as 200 tons, making it the largest animal on the planet.

Do different species of whales interact?

Many species interact in the wild, most often as predator and prey. But recent encounters between humpback whales and bottlenose dolphins reveal a playful side to interspecies interaction.

What is the most common whale in the world?

What Kinds Of Whales Will We See?

  • HUMPBACK WHALES: Common (seen on 75-99% of trips)
  • FINBACK WHALES: Common (seen on 60-80% of trips)
  • MINKE WHALES Common (seen on about 75% of trips)

What part of the world do whales and barnacles live?

They live on hard surfaces at all latitudes at all depths from the intertidal zone to the deep sea.

Are bowhead whales baleen or toothed?

Home > About whales & dolphins > What is baleen? There are 14 species of baleen whale including the blue, bowhead, right, humpback, minke and grey whale. Baleen whales are generally larger than toothed whales except for the sperm whale which is very big and has teeth.

Can dolphins and whales communicate with each other?

Communication amongst whales and dolphins is achieved in several ways. They create sounds, make physical contact and use body language. Clicks are used to sense their surroundings through echolocation, while they use whistles to communicate with other members of their species and very likely, with other species too.