Good Morning Everybody –
What Was Moby Dick ?
He was a huge white sperm whale in a famous novel called Moby Dick, written by Herman Melville in the nineteenth century. In the book, Moby Dick is chased across the seas by the bitter captain of a whaling ship who is seeking revenge against the whale which caused him to lose his leg. The book ends with a three day battle between Moby Dick and the hunter. In the end only one man survives the battle.
Did you know ?
The only whale which could ever have swallowed Jonah in the biblical story, is the huge sperm whale. It is the only whale with a throat big enough to swallow a man whole. Although the blue whale is much bigger, its throat is too small.
Are Dolphins Whales ?
All dolphins are toothed whales, but belong to a completely different group to the baleen whales and sperm whales. The dolphin family includes large dolphins like the killer whale and pilot whales, which are only called whales because they are so big. This can be quite confusing as even the much smaller melon-headed whale is really a dolphin and not a whale at all!
Just a little bit if educational information to have as extra interesting reading this morning – enjoy this lovely rain outside – hoping our rivers will soon flow from bank to bank!
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Warm Regards
Riëtte Bennett
St.Lucia Tours & Charters t/a Advantage Cruiser CC
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