Parallels between a whale's life and that of our own make whale deaths even more disturbing.
Whales live in family groups.
An unquestionably intelligent creature, the whale has a gentle nature and is known to sing, play, even to cry. Each whale has a distinct personality. After 10 months of pregnancy, a whale is born. The young whale plays with other young whales in rehearsal for choosing a mate. The whale finally chooses a partner for life.