Beaked Whale Collection

Mesoplodon bidens, Sowerbys beaked whale
Plate 12 The Diodon of Sowerby. Hand-coloured engraving of a drawing by James Hope Stewart (1789-1856), from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol

Physeter catodon and Hyperoodon ampullatus
Sperm whale and northern bottlenose whale. Plate 45 from British Mammals Vol. 1 & 2 by Archibald Thorburn, 1920-21

Narwhal, Monodon monoceros, goose-beaked whale, Ziphius cavirostris, and northern bottlenose whale
FLO4660312 Narwhal, Monodon monoceros, goose-beaked whale, Ziphius cavirostris, and northern bottlenose whale, Hyperoodon ampullatus

Gervais beaked whale (Mesoplodon europaeus) El Hierro, Canary Islands

Illustration of Blue Whale and young, Humpback Whale, Black Dolphin, Beaked Whale, Atlantic White-sided Dolphin, Spinner Dolphin, and White Whale

Northern bottlenose whale skeleton C016 / 6156
Skeleton of the northern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon ampullatus), also known as the Thames Whale, which became stranded in the River Thames in January 2006

Hyperoodon ampullatus, northern bottlenose whale
Skeleton of the northern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon ampullatus), also known as the Thames Whale, which became stranded in the River Thames. Seen here on display with mammal expert Richard Sabin

Beaked Whale stranded on coral reef during low tide (Mesoplodon sp. ). Mili, Marshall Islands (N. Pacific)
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Male Blainvilles Beaked Whale, Mesoplodon densirostris, swimming off the Azores
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The beaked whale, scientifically known as Mesoplodon bidens, is a fascinating creature that belongs to the family Ziphiidae. One of its notable species is Sowerbys beaked whale, which can be found in various oceans around the world. These elusive creatures are often mistaken for other large marine mammals like Physeter catodon (sperm whales) and Hyperoodon ampullatus (northern bottlenose whales). Another intriguing member of the beaked whale family is the Gervais beaked whale (Mesoplodon europaeus), commonly spotted near El Hierro in the Canary Islands. With their unique appearance and behavior, these whales have captured the attention of researchers and nature enthusiasts alike. If you were to explore an illustrated guide on different kinds of whales, you would come across a beautifully colored engraving featuring various species such as Blue Whales with their young ones, majestic Humpback Whales breaching out of water, playful Black Dolphins leaping through waves, and even Beaked Whales showcasing their distinctive elongated snouts. Among these illustrations lies one depicting an Atlantic White-sided Dolphin gracefully swimming alongside a Spinner Dolphin while a White Whale glides through turquoise waters nearby. Each depiction showcases the diversity and beauty within our oceans. For those interested in studying marine life more closely, stumbling upon a Northern Bottlenose Whale skeleton labeled C016 / 6156 would undoubtedly pique your curiosity. This particular species shares some similarities with Hyperoodon ampullatus or northern bottlenose whales. These magnificent creatures have been observed repeatedly diving into deep waters during feeding sessions or displaying impressive acrobatics near boats. Their distinct features make them easily recognizable - from their bulbous foreheads to their long snouts adorned with teeth. Whether it's encountering Sowerbys beaked whales in different parts of the world or marveling at illustrations portraying diverse cetaceans, the beaked whale family never fails to captivate our imagination.