Photos from yesterday's mixed encounter with Cuvier's beaked whales (left) and Blainville's beaked whales (right). It may be hard to see in this picture, but the Cuvier's beaked whale is an adult male - we are able to tell because he has two teeth projecting from the tip of the lower jaw. This is typical for adult male beaked whales, however the location and
size/shape of the teeth varies. Cuvier's beaked whales also have the characteristic white colouration as seen in the photo - this is more pronounced in adult males.
size/shape of the teeth varies. Cuvier's beaked whales also have the characteristic white colouration as seen in the photo - this is more pronounced in adult males.
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