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killer whale (Orcinus orca) species of whales breeding grounds and migration routes of the humpback whale
Humpback whales: Size, behavior, and threats
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whale: References & Edit History

Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Changed the scientific name of the sperm whale from Physeter catodon to Physeter macrocephalus. Oct 18, 2023
Links added. Oct 09, 2023
Modified link of Web site: Understanding Evolution - The Evolution of Whales. Aug 31, 2022
Add new Web site: San Diego Zoo Animals and Plants - Whale. Apr 11, 2022
Deleted videos. Dec 09, 2019
Add new Web site: World Wildlife Fund - Whale. Feb 12, 2019
Add new Web site: National Geographic Kids - 10 Blue Whale Facts. Feb 12, 2019
Add new Web site: Understanding Evolution - The Evolution of Whales. Sep 24, 2018
Add new Web site: Britannica's Advocacy for Animals - The Language of Whales. Aug 08, 2017
Add new Web site: Britannica's Advocacy for Animals - The Language of Whales. Aug 08, 2017
Added video. Mar 03, 2015
Added video. Jan 19, 2015
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Whale. May 23, 2014
Media added. Apr 22, 2013
Add new Web site: KidsFront - Whale. Feb 11, 2013
Add new Web site: San Diego Zoo - Whale. Feb 11, 2013
Add new Web site: EcoKids - Whale. Feb 11, 2013
Add new Web site: India Parenting - Whale. Sep 14, 2012
Add new Web site: Defenders of Wildlife - Whale. Aug 20, 2012
Add new Web site: Science Kids - Fun Science and Technology for Kids! - Fun Whale Facts for Kids. Mar 15, 2012
Add new Web site: ThinkQuest - Whales. Sep 30, 2011
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - Science - Whale. Jan 11, 2011
Add new Web site: Greenpeace - Whaling. Jul 27, 2010
Add new Web site: Greenpeace - Whaling. Jul 27, 2010
Added new Web site: Animal Planet - Whale. Apr 14, 2009
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Animals - How Whales Work. May 26, 2008
Added new Web site: How Stuff Works - Animals - Whales. May 26, 2008
Media added. Apr 01, 2008
Added new Web site: Animal Corner - Whale. Feb 10, 2008
Added new Web site: Whale and Dolphin Conservation - Facts About Dolphins. Jan 10, 2007
Added new Web site: Whale Songs. Oct 17, 2006
Added new Web site: Official Site of Whale and Dolphin Conservation. Oct 16, 2006
Added new Web site: PBS Online - Secrets of the Ocean Realm. Sep 20, 2006
Article revised. Mar 28, 2003
Article revised. Mar 06, 2003
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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