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ˈpilot whale N

pilot whale ZOOL (genus Globicephala)

pilot whale ZOOL (genus Globicephala)

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The long-finned pilot whale prefers slightly cooler waters than the short-finned, and is divided into two populations. en.wikipedia.org

Photographs in the media of the pilot whale drive display a red sea soaked in blood with the bodies of dead pilot whales. en.wikipedia.org

It is immediately recognizable by its extremely small white eye patch, shorter than usual dorsal fin, and bulbous head (similar to a pilot whale). en.wikipedia.org

The pilot whale is not registered as an endangered species. en.wikipedia.org

In 2008, the local authorities recommended that pilot whale meat should no longer be eaten due to the contamination. en.wikipedia.org

Short-finned pilot whale females will go though menopause, but this is not as common in females of long-finned pilot whales. en.wikipedia.org

Since then, every detail of the pilot whale hunt has been carefully defined in the regulations. en.wikipedia.org

Well into the 20th century, meat and blubber from the pilot whale was used to feed people for long periods of time. en.wikipedia.org

While hunters still pursue small whales such as the pilot whale, the main threat for most species is accidental capture in fishing nets. en.wikipedia.org

Well into the last century, meat and blubber from a pilot whale meant food for a long time. en.wikipedia.org

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