What is whales to london?

Whales are large marine mammals that can be found in all of the world's oceans. They are part of the cetacean family, which also includes dolphins and porpoises. There are two types of whales: toothed whales (like orcas and sperm whales) and baleen whales (like humpback whales and blue whales).

Baleen whales are known for their enormous size - they are the largest animals on earth. Blue whales can grow to be over 100 feet long and can weigh up to 200 tons. Despite their size, these gentle giants only eat small krill and other tiny creatures that they filter out of the water through their baleen plates.

Whales are social creatures and can be seen swimming in large pods of up to several hundred individuals. They communicate with one another through a variety of sounds, including songs and clicks. Scientists are still studying their complex social structures, which are thought to be highly organized.

Unfortunately, many species of whales have been hunted to near extinction. In recent years, there has been a movement to protect these magnificent creatures, and several countries have banned whaling altogether. In the UK, there are opportunities to go whale watching in places like the Isle of Mull in Scotland or off the coast of Cornwall.