Mysticetus Collection

A RIGHT WHALE
A right whale

Bowhead whale and cachelot
Whalers harpooning a bowhead whale a, Balaena mysticetus, and cachelot or pot whale b, Physeter macrocephalus. Chromolithograph from Gotthilf Heinrich von Schuberts Natural History (Naturgeschichte)

Fin whale (endangered) and bowhead whale
Fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus (endangered) and bowhead whale, Balaena mysticetus. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals

Bowhead whale, Balaena mysticetus, being hunted by whalers with harpoons. Engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire

Cetaceans
Bowhead whale, Balaena mysticetus, sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus, short-beaked dolphin, Delphinus delphis, extinct Stellers sea cow, Hydrodamalis gigas, West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus

Whalers hunting a bowhead whale, Balaena mysticetus. Above and below the vignette are examples of the whales diet of shellfish, plankton and shrimp

Bowhead whale, dolphin and porpoise
Bowhead whale, Balaena mysticetus 1, short-beaked common dolphin, Delphinus delphis 2 and porpoise, Phocoena phocoena 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus) juvenile basking, Baffin Island, Canada

Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus) tail, Baffin Island, Canada

Bowhead whale, Balaena mysticetus Endangered species
Bowhead whale, Balaena mysticetus. Endangered species.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Picture No. 11676674
Bowhead Whale bones in arctic landscape Date:

Picture No. 11676673
Bowhead Whale bones in arctic landscape Date:

Baleana Whale
BALEANA MYSTICETUS Date: circa 1870

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"Mysticetus: The Majestic Giants of the Ocean" Enter the enchanting world of Mysticetus, a magnificent creature that captivates our hearts and minds. Known as the right whale, this gentle giant belongs to the family Balaenidae, alongside its relatives - the bowhead whale and cachelot. Amongst these awe-inspiring cetaceans, one stands out in both size and significance - the fin whale. Sadly, this majestic species is endangered, reminding us of our responsibility to protect these incredible creatures along with their bowhead counterparts. Speaking of bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus), they hold a special place in our fascination with marine life. These graceful beings have long been hunted by whalers seeking their valuable resources. Yet today, we recognize them as an endangered species deserving preservation. Intriguingly enough, bowhead whales share their habitat with other remarkable cetaceans such as dolphins and porpoises. Imagine witnessing this harmonious coexistence between species so diverse yet interconnected within nature's tapestry. As we explore further into their world, let us not forget about those precious moments captured on camera – like a juvenile bowhead basking under Canada's radiant sun or its powerful tail gracefully emerging from Baffin Island's pristine waters (Picture No. 11676674 & Picture No. 11676673). Mysticetus evokes wonderment and reverence for these extraordinary creatures who roam our oceans' depths. Let us embrace our role in safeguarding their future by cherishing every encounter with these magnificent giants before they become mere legends whispered through time.