Eschrichtius robustus
The grey whale is a truly unique species of mammal. These one-of-a-kind whales have come extremely close to extinction twice in the past three centuries. Now due to protection laws and environmentalists their population has been restored to about 23,000 individuals world-wide.
Characteristics
Grey whales are dark grey in colour with numerous patches of white and light yellow and orange. The white, yellow and orange patches are barnacles and parasites attached to the whales. These barnacles attach themselves to the whale’s blowholes, on top of the whale’s head, and on the upper fore part of their back.
Get the full report:
Jim Pigott, C.M.C.
David Craig
Kristine Krynitzki
Michele Kvarnstrom
Rob Wickson
Todd Buchanan
Susan Chambers
Connel Bradwell
Darren Colello
Conan Leung
Mikaila Strilchuk
Liam Reilly