All About Baleen Whales

Baleen Whales are part of the order of large aquatic animals, called Cetacea, that have flippers, a horizontally flattened tail a breathing spout and no hind limbs. The Cetacea scientific order includes: whales, dolphins and porpoises. The word “cetacean” comes from the Greek word for whale, “ketos”.

Cetaceans are divided into two suborders: the Odontoceti (toothed whales) and Mysticeti (baleen whales).

Typically female Baleen whales are about 5 percent longer than males of the same species. Baleen whales have well developed hearing, adapted to hearing underwater, and adapted to hear lower frequency sounds.

Most species of baleen whales give birth to a single calf, occasionally twins are born to baleen whales but rarely are they able to survive due to a limited milk supply.

About the Author
Jacob Maddox manages content for Wildlife Animals http://www.wildlife-animals.com an educational wildlife and animal website. Jacob also guest writes for Dog Pound http://www.dog-pound.net