Baleen Whales - New Zealand Whales and Dolphins

Content Partner: Victoria University of Wellington. Head of Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). Note numerous throat grooves, baleen plates, and position of blowholes (top centre). Photo: Author Southern Right Whale (Balaena glacialis australis) The Right Whale was highly favoured by early New...

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Main Author: Alan N. Baker
Format: Book
Language:English
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Summary:Content Partner: Victoria University of Wellington. Head of Minke Whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata). Note numerous throat grooves, baleen plates, and position of blowholes (top centre). Photo: Author Southern Right Whale (Balaena glacialis australis) The Right Whale was highly favoured by early New Zealand whalers (hence the name ‘right’) because it was slow, buoyant when dead, and provided much...