Video Content:
In this episode, we will explore the following topics:
Types of Fins: We will provide an overview of the different types of fins found on whales and dolphins, including dorsal fins, pectoral fins, and flukes.
Swimming and Navigation: We will discuss how whales and dolphins use their fins to swim and navigate through the water, including their ability to use their dorsal fins for stability and their pectoral fins for maneuvering.
Communication and Social Behavior: We will delve into how whales and dolphins use their fins to communicate with one another and engage in social behavior, such as breaching and tail slapping.
Thermoregulation: We will explore how whales and dolphins use their fins to regulate their body temperature, such as by using their flukes to dissipate heat.
Adaptations and Evolution: We will provide an overview of the evolution of fins in marine mammals and how they have adapted over time to suit their aquatic lifestyle.
