I n the darkest depths of the ocean, a battle has been unfolding for millions of years: whales versus squids. Both animals ...

Short-finned pilot whales can dive 5,000 feet under the surface to forage for squid. “These animals have been studied in locations around the world, but relatively little is known about them in ...

Here’s some important life advice: do not try to challenge a short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) to a squid-eating contest. Research out today shows that these marine mammals can ...

Short-finned pilot whales consume between 82 and 202 of the marine molluscs each every day off the coast of Hawai’i, according to the study. An international research team - made up of scientists from ...

How much squid do short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) off the coast of Hawai’i need to consume each day to survive and are there sufficient squid to sustain the population? Knowing ...

Apparently, whales have a massive appetite. It makes sense considering their large structure and is acceptable as long as it doesn't mess up the food web. It's one thing to consume a large prey, but ...

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Quick Take The sperm whale was designated Connecticut’s official state animal in 1975 to honor a 19th-century whaling empire and maritime ambition. The sperm whale‘s deep-sea role in squid predation ...

An adult pilot whale needs about 142 squid a day to meet its energy requirements, according to a new University of Hawaii study. Hawaii’s population of pilot whales is unique because they do not ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For Hawaii’s short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala ...