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University of Florida

Florida Museum of Natural History: Whale Shark

For Students 9th - 10th
The Florida Museum of Natural History presents an in-depth look at whale sharks, the largest fish in the sea. Learn about the taxonomy, common names, geographical distribution, conservation, habitat, food habits, reproduction, importance...
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Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Sperm Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives an in-depth description of a sperm whale, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
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PBS

Pbs: Lewis and Clark: "Whale Drawing Map" by William Clark

For Students 9th - 10th
See this map drawn by William Clark of where the men from the Corps of Discovery found the whale which the Tillamook Indians told them about. From PBS.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Sperm Whale

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This clear and concise resource on sperm whales includes a diagram and information on its diet and echolocation.
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Extreme Science

Extreme Science: Largest Mammal: Blue Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Read all about the blue whale, the largest living mammal. A two-minute video is presented, as well as the sound of a blue whale singing.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Andrew's Beaked Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about Andrew's beaked whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: True's Beaked Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on True's beaked whales with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Stejneger's Beaked Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on Stejneger's beaked whales with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Sowerby's Beaked Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on Sowerby's beaked whales with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Hubbs' Beaked Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on Hubbs' beaked whales with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Hector's Beaked Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on Hector's beaked whales with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Ginko Toothed Beaked Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on Ginko-toothed beaked whales with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Gervais' Beaked Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on Gervais' beaked whales with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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Other

Whaling Library: Taiji Winds of Change

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough discussion on the topic of whaling in Japan during the time of Commodore Perry's expedition. Essay also discusses the reasons leading up to the desire to open Japan to the Western World.
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Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Basic Facts About Beluga Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive wildlife site provides basic information about Beluga Whales including features, diet, population, habitat, behavior, and reproduction.
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Other

Save the Whales: Beluga Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
The Beluga Whale is endangered. Find out why in this informative and colorful Save the Whales site. Beluga features, habitat, diet, and more are examined in depth.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Are Blue Whales So Enormous?

For Students 9th - 10th
Blue whales are the largest animals on the planet, but what helps them grow to the length of a basketball court? Asha de Vos explains why the size of krill make them the ideal food for the blue whale. [5:21]
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Cuvier's Beaked Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about Cuvier's beaked whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Blainville's Beaked Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about Blainville's beaked whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Baird's Beaked Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about Baird's beaked whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Arnoux's Beaked Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about Arnoux's beaked whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Ice Stories: Dispatches From Polar Scientists: Antarctic Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
An article featuring the whales that inhabit the waters of Antarctica and what the future holds for them.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Blue Whale (Balsenoptera Musculus)

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the Blue Whale, including their habitat, appearance, behaviour, diet, breeding, and much more. Images of this species and statistics can also be found here.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Fin Whale (Balaenoptera Physalus)

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Balaenoptera Physalus, more commonly known as the fin whale.

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