Aquatic Mammals

Page Updated December 2024

All About Whales  Learn about these large, magnificent, intelligent, aquatic mammals at this site.

Dolphins and Man....Equals?  Learn about the unique characteristics of dolphins and discover the interesting research that is being done to find out just how smart a dolphin is and how we may eventually be able to communicate with them and vice-versa.

How Whales Work  Find out about the whale's anatomy, sleeping habits, feeding, songs and even snoring.

Manatee  The average adult manatee weighs 1,500 to 1,800 pounds and measures 10 to 12 feet in length.

Polar Bear  The polar bear rivals the Kodiak bear as the largest four-footed carnivore on Earth and can live up to 25 years.

Save the Manatee Club  Save the Manatee Club was established in 1981 by former Florida Governor Bob Graham and singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffet.

The Otter Project  The site dedicated to protecting the California Sea Otter.

Whale Songs  Visit a site that tells you all about whales and whale communication. Teachers will find it helpful to view the lesson plans that are on this site.