๐ฉPilot Whales๐ฉ
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๐ฉPilot whales are the Species of oceanic dolphines known for their strong social bond which belongs to the family of Delphinidae and genus Globicephaka.
image source- Ocean research conservation association (Ireland)
๐IUCN status - red list of threatened species "least concern" shedule -3
๐Long finned- they have bulbous type heads and sickle shaped flippers. (Cold water)
๐Short-Tropical and subtropical.
๐Largest family of dolphines after killer whales.
๐NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), estimates their weight upto 5000 pound.
๐they are medium sized whale ranging from 19-25 feet.
๐Naturally they live in a group of 20 Individuals.
๐Mainly found in North Atlantic region .
๐specially spotted in places like -chile,argentina,south africa,australia and new zealand.
๐also have presence in tropicalAnd temperate waters of Indian,Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
๐DDT,Cadmium and mercury can affect their survival.
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https://www.orcaireland.org/pilot-whale
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