Whale Facts - World Society for the Protection of Animals

There are over 20 species of whale in the world.
Even though whales live in the ocean, they are actually mammals and need to breathe air to survive, unlike fish.
Whales are found throughout the world's oceans.
Whales are all members of the scientific order cetacea.
Whale babies are born alive and are nursed by their mothers, just like human babies!Killer whales are actually not whales at all, they are part of the dolphin family.
Whales have their own languages to communicate with each other. To hear some of the sounds and songs of the whales, visit these websites:



		"During the last couple of months our veterinary funds have been taking some real strain and are almost totally depleted. Without WSPA’s help, we simply could not rescue and treat any more animals." Louise Joubert Founding trustee of SanWild Wildlife Trust, a WSPA Member Society