Bryde's whale

The Bryde's whales skin varies from black to dark grey.

Bryde's whales have not been reported as taken or injured in fishing operations.

The crew also managed to film the elusive Bryde's whale.

Bryde's whales are also sometimes killed or injured by ship strikes.

Bryde's whales feed on mackerel when they can find them.

Bryde's whales frequent the bay throughout the year being the most sighted during the summer months.

Two days later, the drifting Bryde's whale carcass was located.

It is also less likely to be worn on the rear margin than that of a Bryde's whale.

The baleen and the right lower lip of Bryde's whales are dark gray.

In 2002 a pair of Bryde's whale were found washed ashore near the sanctuary.

Bryde's whales often track dolphin groups as they herd prey species.

Description Bryde's whales reach a maximum length of approximately 46 feet (14 m).

These ridges permit this animal to be positively identified as a Bryde's whale.

Bryde's whales closely resemble their close relative the sei whale.

Like Bryde's whales, minke whales often approach close to vessels.

Bryde's whale is unique in having three long ridges on its head that go from between the eyes towards the blowhole.

Bryde's whales are resident throughout the year.

There seem to be several different types of Bryde's whales, but it has not yet been decided if they are different species, or a sub-species.

Sei whales may be distinguished from Bryde's whales only upon close examination.

Bryde's whale is named after him.

Bryde's whales have two additional ridges--one on each side of the main ridge.

Bryde's whales are deeper divers, less likely to surface, and blow at evenly spaced intervals.

Bryde's whales breed in alternate years, apparently in any season, with an autumnal peak.