Dwarf Minke Whale

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Dwarf Minke Whale

Post by Dragon Thu Mar 22, 2018 5:42 pm

The minke whale /ˈmɪnki/, or lesser rorqual, is a type of baleen whale. The two species of minke whale are the common (or northern) minke whale and the Antarctic (or southern) minke whale.

The minke whales are the second smallest baleen whale; only the pygmy right whale is smaller.

The whale breathes three to five times at short intervals before 'deep-diving' for two to 20 minutes. Deep dives are preceded by a pronounced arching of the back. The maximum swimming speed of minkes has been estimated at 38 km/h (24 mph).

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Re: Dwarf Minke Whale

Post by Dragon Thu Mar 22, 2018 5:44 pm

Dwarf Minke Whale Minke_Whale_%28NOAA%29

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A Mink whale.

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Re: Dwarf Minke Whale

Post by Dragon Thu Mar 22, 2018 5:46 pm

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