Do Whales and Dolphins have Parasites? | WHALEZONE.TV S3E1
Channel: WHALEZONE.TV
Date: 2020-01-30

Hi everyone, welcome to a new episode of WHALEZONE.TV, which is now available on our blog! In this episode, our Marine Biologist Anais Builly explains what are the Parasites of Whales and Dolphins? Watch, learn and enjoy!


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References:

Würsig B., Thewissen J.G.M., Kovacs K.M. 2018. Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, third edition

Footage:
1) Whale lice from a beached Humpback Whale. Seattle, WA.  7 August 2016
Microscope photo by Jessica Szabo.
2)Blissful Drone Footage of Blue Whales in San Diego - Courtesy of Dolphin Drone Dom
3)Killer Whales(orcas) on the Ice Edge of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica - Courtesy Whale of A Time.
5)Mystery Whale - Courtesy of Dana Wharf Whale Watching