minke articles
Which baleen whale is generally smaller than the minke whale?
Where are minke whales typically located across the globe?
During which months do Dwarf Minke Whales famously aggregate off Far Northern Queensland?
What technique is suggested for human observers interacting closely with curious whales?
Under which US law are minke whales protected?
How does the abundance of minke whales compare globally?
What distinguishes the interactions with Dwarf Minke Whales in their aggregation points compared to general minke encounters?
Who generally dictates the terms of closeness during an interaction with a minke whale?
How is the quality of typical minke whale approaches generally described?
What is the global conservation status assigned to minke whales by the IUCN?
Who is identified as the primary natural adversary of the minke whale?
What percentage of stomach contents from a mid-1970s study indicated minke whale consumption by killer whales?
When attacking Antarctic minke whales, what specific body parts have killer whales been noted to target?
What is the IUCN conservation status of the Southern (Antarctic) minke whale population?
What is the minke whale's singular primary defense strategy against orcas?
What maximum burst speed can minke whales achieve during evasion?
Minke whales appear to hear best in a frequency range that potentially aids their evasion against echolocating orcas. What is this frequency range?
Which ecotype of killer whale is known for preying on marine mammals like minke whales, increasing local risk in areas like the Salish Sea?
What desperate, though ultimately unsuccessful, tactic have minkes been documented attempting when cornered by pursuers in confined waters?
Which human-related hazard has been a notable cause of death for common minkes in areas like the Salish Sea, with two documented fatalities between 2022 and 2024?