<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>Its Nature&#187; Aquatic Mammals</title> <atom:link href="http://www.itsnature.org/category/sea/aquatic-mammals/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.itsnature.org</link> <description>Its nature offers you interesting information and facts on the natural world</description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:49:44 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1</generator> <item><title>Irrawaddy Dolphin</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/irrawaddy-dolphin/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/irrawaddy-dolphin/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 11:29:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Angela Han</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=5960</guid> <description><![CDATA[A euryhaline species of Oceanic dolphin is the Irrawaddy dolphin. 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They were named after an American Naturalist, W. H. Dall, who was the first person to identify the species. However, it was actually scientifically described by True in 1855. They are found in the North Pacific and the South [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/dalls-porpoise/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Harbor Porpoise</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/harbor-porpoise/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/harbor-porpoise/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 04:09:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Angela Han</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=5911</guid> <description><![CDATA[The harbor porpoise is one of the smallest cetaceans worldwide. It was first scientifically described by Carolus Linnaeus in 1758. It is a shy creature which avoids vessels. 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This species was unfortunately under threat due to commercial fisheries, but due to conservation efforts, their population has successfully bounced back and is now one of the most abundant dolphin species worldwide. They [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/pantropical-spotted-dolphin/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Common bottlenose dolphin</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/common-bottlenose-dolphin/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/common-bottlenose-dolphin/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:46:56 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Angela Han</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=5832</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Common Bottlenose Dolphins which is also known as Tursiops truncates are normally found in warm and temperate seas worldwide (it is named bottlenose due to the animal having a short rounded snout or &#8216;beak&#8217; that looks like a bottle). 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This small dolphin is known for its amazing acrobatic displays. It is also sometimes called the Long-snouted Dolphin especially in order scientific texts to differentiate it from the Clymene dolphin which is also known as the Short-snouted Spinner Dolphin. Twist, Tail, and Spin In [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/spinner-dolphin/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Porpoise</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/porpoise/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/porpoise/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 09:12:15 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Angela Han</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=5640</guid> <description><![CDATA[Also known as mereswine, Porpoises are related to dolphins and whales. They belong to the family of small cetaceans, also known as Phocoenidae. They were first scientifically described by John Edward Gray in 1825. Their name is derived from the Medieval Latin words, pig and fish. Touching a Porpoise They are quite distinct from dolphins [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/porpoise/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Striped Dolphin</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/striped-dolphin/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/striped-dolphin/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010 16:58:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Angela Han</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=5618</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Striped Dolphin can be found in the tropical and temperate waters of all of the oceans in the world. This dolphin species was first discovered in 1833 by Meyen. Its Latin name refers to the colours of its flanks, which are dark blue and white. Striped Dolphins can be found worldwide It is similar [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/striped-dolphin/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Clymene dolphin</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/clymene-dolphin/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/clymene-dolphin/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:39:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Angela Han</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=5589</guid> <description><![CDATA[Clymene dolphins are living animals that are enjoyable to watch as they are tremendously energetic and are able to complete swift movements in and out of the water. Like all if not most dolphins, these amazing movements include jumps and longitudinal spins, and they are also well loved as they are very inquisitive and often [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/clymene-dolphin/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Atlantic Spotted Dolphin</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/atlantic-spotted-dolphin/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/atlantic-spotted-dolphin/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:13:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Angela Han</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=5585</guid> <description><![CDATA[Stenella frontalis, or commonly known as the Atlantic Spotted Dolphin is a group of marine mammals that are outstanding in their communication, applying many types of earsplitting clicks and shrills to be in touch with each other when traveling in groups of about 50 individuals, which typically possess a hierarchy organization based on age, gender [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/atlantic-spotted-dolphin/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Hawksbill Turtle</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/hawksbill-turtle/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/hawksbill-turtle/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:13:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Angela Han</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=5280</guid> <description><![CDATA[The hawksbill turtle is a critically endangered sea turtle that can be found all over the world. 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This Act prohibited harvesting the sea lions which began as soon [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/australian-sea-lion/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Minke Whale</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/minke-whale/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/minke-whale/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:08:01 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Overkirils</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=4382</guid> <description><![CDATA[Minke Whale is the smallest of baleen whales. This species is widespread all around the world, ranging from the polar waters to the tropical seas. What made this animal rather famous, was probably the TV show &#8220;Whale Wars&#8221;, where environmental activists fought against Japanese whale hunters. 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California Sea Lions can be seen [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/california-sea-lion/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Muskrat</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/muskrat/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/muskrat/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:45:25 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Overkirils</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=3548</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Muskrat is sometimes confused with a young beaver, because they have a similar appearance and swimming styles. The Muskrat can, however, be distinguished by its long, massive tail, which is covered in scales. The tail can be as long as the rest of the body, that is, 28 &#8211; 45 cm. The main difference [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/muskrat/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Leopard Seal</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/leopard-seal/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/leopard-seal/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:47:01 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Overkirils</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=3476</guid> <description><![CDATA[Leopard Seal lives in the freezing Arctic waters, also it can wind up in territories far more to the north like South America, New Zealand and Australia. Leopard seals spend most of the time in the water. Sometimes they abandon water and appear on ice. Leopard Seals are equipped with sharp teeth, which how they [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/leopard-seal/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Eurasian Water Shrew</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/eurasian-water-shrew/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/eurasian-water-shrew/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 19:40:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Overkirils</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=3231</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Eurasian Water Shrew known by the brits simply as the Water Shrew is a fairly common rodent. It usually grows to be up to 10 centimeters (4 in) long. Its tail can be up to 75% as long as the shrew itself. 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Sperm Whales can easily be [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/sperm-whale/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>5</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Franciscana</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/franciscana/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/franciscana/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:15:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ben</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Underwater]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=2143</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Franciscana is one of the worlds smallest dolphins and can be found off of the east coast of South America. These bashful dolphins share many physical traits with river dolphins despite the fact that they are not closely related at all. 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It is a semi-aquatic mammal. It is one of the five species of monotremes. They are known as the only mammals that lay eggs rather than giving birth to the juvenile. In short, it is the sole representative of the family and genus, though quite a [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/platypus/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>35</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Sea Otter</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ice/under-the-ice/sea-otter/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ice/under-the-ice/sea-otter/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:48:25 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ezoic</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Under The Ice]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/ice/under-the-ice/sea-otter/</guid> <description><![CDATA[The sea otter is one of the very smallest marine mammals, and spends most of its life in the sea. Males weigh about 100 pounds and are about five feet long, while the females are smaller weighing about 60-75 pounds and measure just about 3-4 feet long. The sea otters have the thickest fur of [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ice/under-the-ice/sea-otter/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>10</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Humpback Whale</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/humpback-whale/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/humpback-whale/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:06:29 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ezoic</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://wp.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/humpback-whale/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Some say the humpback whale is fifty feet long, others that it is more like sixty-five feet long. Either one is a pretty impressive length. 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Leg bones, unseen by us, are there buried in the flesh of whales. The tail of the whale is muscle. They most certainly were able to [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/orca-killer-whale/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>5</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Gray Whale</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/gray-whale/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/gray-whale/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:03:51 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ezoic</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Aquatic Mammals]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://wp.itsnature.org/sea/aquatic-mammals/gray-whale/</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Gray Whale is a baleen whale. What this means is that they have two blow holes and special plates that they can use to filter their food. Gray Whales are extremely large in size, and grow to as long as 45 feet. 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