Yesterday, some teachers at our school spotted several bowhead whales out in the ocean. They were supposedly quite close to shore. Fall whaling season will begin in a few weeks, so this is definitely the time of year to start seeing them.
The Bowhead whale was named for its distinctive bow-shaped skull, which is quite large; about 40% of total body length. It is the only large whale living exclusively in the Arctic. Its blubber can be up to 28 inches thick, helping it to withstand the extreme cold.
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