Showing posts with label Whales. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Whales. Show all posts
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Horny Whales
The narwhal, or moon whale, is a species of white whale. What makes the narwhal so facinating is the 10 foot tusk that juts out of it's jaw. Until the 1600's it's tusks were often pass off as unicorn horns. Queen Elizabeth the I actually had one as a sceptre.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
I've Half A Mind To...
Whales and dolphins must always remain conscious as they have to be always aware of their surfacing to breathe. But they do sleep, the two halves of their brain take turns sleeping.
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