Whale Essays

  • Whale Research Paper

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    Whale is the common name for a widely distributed and diverse group of fully aquatic marine mammals. They are an informal grouping within the infraorder Cetacea, excluding dolphins and porpoises, so to zoologists the grouping is paraphyletic. The whales comprise the extant families Cetotheriidae (whose only living member is the pygmy right whale), Balaenopteridae (the rorquals), Balaenidae (right whales), Eschrichtiidae (the gray whale), Monodontidae (belugas and narwhals), Physeteridae (the sperm

  • Whales In Captivity

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    Whales Aren’t Pets There are a few breeds of whales that have been kept in captivity for too long. Many of their lives started in captivity and they are unable to make the transition back to their natural habitat. Some of them are kept in captivity because of injuries, for research, and even for entertainment. Whatever the reason for their captivity, they aren’t meant to be captive. Whales in captivity have become too much for humans to handle. Many of the pools that they are kept in are far

  • Whale Rider Essay

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    Whale Rider, a film based on the book written by Witi Ihimaera, is an extraordinary film to watch. In a coastal village inhabited by a native tribe called the Maori who claim to be descent from the Whale Rider Paikea. The film begins when Porourangi's wife dies giving birth to Kahu Paikea Apirana or Pai and to her deceased twin brother. Porourangi departs to Europe, leaving Pai to be raised in the hands of Koro and Nanny Flowers. Koro loves Pai, but he does not accept her as the Chief of their tribe

  • Similarities Between Sharks And Whales

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    What do you know about sharks and whales? Sharks and whales are very different, but have some things in common. What are the differences and similarities between their physical characteristics, habitats, and what they eat? What are the differences and similarities between their physical characteristics? The Sharks can grow up to 16 feet long. They have pectoral fins, dorsal fins, and a vertical tail. The skin of sharks is very rough and made up of millions of sharp scales. Sharks have gills for

  • Informative Essay On Beluga Whale

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    Today’s Issue Lets get to know THE BELUGA WHALE Who am i? I am a whale that is 13-20 feet tall. I am dark grey in appearance when i am born. Overtime, as i get older, i become lighter and lighter until i eventually become fully white. This is why i am also known as The White whale. I live for about 35-50 years on average. (‘Basic facts about beluga whales’, 2014), (Society, n.d.) Where can you find me? I am a fully arctic/subarctic marine creature, which means that i am always in low temperature

  • Killer Whales Essay

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    Killer whales, also known as “Orcas,” are the powerful rulers of the ocean. A male killer whale can be almost 33 feet in length, which is as big as a medium-sized bus. These colossal creatures were named “killer whales” by ancient sailors who saw them preying on large whales. Killer whales have a black top that is largely covered in white patches near the eyes and on the undersides. Behind the dorsal fin, they also have a gray or white saddle patch. They are commonly found in cold waters, such as

  • Sperm Whales Observation

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    me that sperm whales can be found all throughout the earth’s major oceans. From warm tropical climates in and around the equator, to the northern and southern polar hemispheres. I noticed that the females and their calves tend to prefer staying in warm climates in and around the equator throughout the year. Fin’s mother told me that the adult males travel to the colder climates during off-season and return back to the warmer climates during mating season. After asking more whales about their habitat

  • Killer Whale Summary

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    The article, “Estimation of a Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) Population’s Diet Using Sequencing Analysis of DNA from Feces” by Michael J. Ford analyzes the sensitive predator pry connection. When there is an understanding of predators and prey, there is an understanding of ecosystem function. Because the killer whale is subdivided into discrete populations, based on diet and non- visible characteristics, there may be a tie between declines in prey that leads to decreases in that prey specialized individual

  • Captive Whale Scenarios

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    Title: Captive Whale Tries To Beach Herself to Avoid Being Bullying Category: News & Opinion Tags: Morgan, captive orca, captive whales, free morgan Teaser: A whale so distraught from captivity and being bullied, she beaches herself. Article: How many times do we need to see captive animals distressed before they are released? It’s not entertaining or amusing, so why are they still being tortured into jumping through hoops and performing on demand? No matter how you label it suicide or beaching

  • Paikea In Whale Rider

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    Whale rider essay Whale rider is a film directed by Nicki Caro, where Paikea Apirana is destined to be the leader of her village however due to her gender she faces many challenges to prove that she is the rightful heir. The qualities I believe Paikea obtains that help her overcome this challenge is her compassion, determination, and confidence. Paikea shows compassion throughout the film and this helps her as it provides the audience with a more human side of her as she shows consideration and

  • Whale Rider Essay

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    Whale Rider Based on the novel written by Witi Ihimaera, Whale Rider, directed by Niki Caro, tells the story of the 1000-year-old Maori legend of Paikea, their first ancestor who rode on the back of a whale to New Zealand. Throughout the film, the relationship between Koro and Paikea undergoes dramatic change as he struggles to maintain traditional practices and she is driven to challenge his beliefs. They are both passionately committed to ensuring the survival of the tribe, but are unable to accept

  • Killer Whales Captivity

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    Killer whales were initially captured in the 1960s, when a female orca was captured and put into a tank. Two days into the female orca's stay she repeatedly bashed her head against her tank wall and perished the following day. Unfortunately, people did not heed or take any precautions from this traumatic incident and since then killer whales all over the world have been captured for entertainment purposes and have been stored in facilities such as SeaWorld. From these types of facilities incidents

  • Wild Killer Whales

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    In the wild killer whales are very social animals and rely on the social bonds they create with their families or pods, in captivity these bonds are often broken. In the documentary “Blackfish” they reveal an unbreakable mother and daughter bond between Kasatka and Takara. Kasatka was a loving killer whale who was never vocal and never displayed violent behaviors, when her daughter Takara was taken from her, her trainers explained that for days Kasatka screeched, crying out for her daughter (Cowperthwaite)

  • Stereotypes In The Whale Rider

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    Whale Rider The whale rider covers the life of Paikea who according to her society’s standards cannot be anything more than a housewife and mother due to the fact that she was born a girl. Normally this would be a given for her society however, as the only descendant of a line of chiefs she is the one that is destined to lead this tribe. This creates the conflict of interest that we see in the movie as Paikea must fulfill her role as a female while also fighting to prove to her grandpa that she

  • Killer Whales Essay

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    stands out from the rest. Killer whales, also known as “Orcas,” are the powerful rulers of the ocean. A male killer whale can be almost 33 feet in length, which is as big as a medium-sized bus. These colossal creatures were named “killer whales” by ancient sailors who saw them preying on large whales. People think Killer Whales are just big animals in the sea, but there are more informations about them beyond that. Physical Descriptions Killer whales have a black top that is largely

  • Killer Whales In Captivity

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    the age of only two (A Killer Whale Gone Very Bad). He would spend 14 long hours in an eight-meter-wide enclosure with two park female killer whales, who viciously bullied him (A Killer Whale Gone Very Bad). Now today, he spends most of his time alone, drifting lifelessly in a pool at Orlando’s Seaworld (A Killer Whale Gone Very Bad). Killer Whales in captivity at SeaWorld have not been getting research done on them and go under psychological stress so the killer whales are striking out on their trainers

  • Equality In Whale Rider

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    In the movie, Whale Rider director Niki Caro, showed a considerable measure of themes one of which is equality. Wangara chiefs needs to pick next chief that is a first-conceived and male who is considered Paikea’s direct relatives. Pai, an 11 year old girl believes she is bound to be the next chief. However, her grandfather Koro wants to keep the tradition to pick a male leader. Pai adores Koro, but she must fight him to satisfy her fate. Equality is one of the main theme in the movie and it was

  • Identity In Whale Rider

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    “A long time ago, my ancestor Paikea came to this place on the back of a whale. Since then, in every generation of my family, the first born son has carried his name and become the leader of our tribe... until now” (Caro & Sanders, 2003). Whale Rider is the story of a girl, Pai, whose twin brother and mother die in child birth. Koro, Pai’s grandfather and leader of the Maori tribe, is devastated that their future leader has died. Years later Koro is determined to find a leader and begins to teach

  • What Are The Five Major Themes Of Whales

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    themes. The whale uses all five themes to perform functions essential to their lives. Many living organisms have been affected by the five major themes of biology. Whales are a strong example of how organisms use these themes. The first theme whales have been affected by is organization. Whales travel in large groups of about 10-20 whales and make noises to communicate, locate food, and find each other. These strategies help them to stay organized. Information flow has affected whales by transferring

  • The Whale Video Analysis

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    For 3 days in a row, after watching different parts of “The Whale” video, we had to write a summary on each segment. We learned about an orca whale that was lost from its family. The video showed the impact it had on the local people to it. Not only did the people love the animal, they loved his friendliness. He acted out for attention and much of the time got it. Here's what happened. In part one of “The Whale” Luna, was only 2 years old when he got lost. When friendly Canadian boaters and fishermen