A sperm whale dives near New Zealand.
Photograph by Flip Nicklin
Inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888
Photograph by Flip Nicklin
A pair of narwhals rubbing their tusks on one another.
Photograph by Paul NicklenFrom a pod of melon-headed whales gliding through tropical waters to the narwhals in the Arctic, “Whales” gathers the best sea mammal photography from National Geographic’s extensive archives.
These extraordinary creatures moved from land to the sea about 50 million years ago and have evolved to exploit the ocean environment developing streamlined bodies, leading complex social lives, and communicating with each other in ways that we are just beginning to understand.
Some species have traditionally been killed for their blubber, oil, and ivory. Extensive commercial hunting in the 19th and 20th centuries contributed to large-scale population declines. Today’s threats include ocean noise, pollution, and accidental drowning in commercial fishing operations. Although the International Whaling Commission issued a worldwide moratorium on commercial whaling in 1986, many whale populations are still at all-time lows. Scientists are working to understand these creatures and design appropriate conservation models.
Outdoor exhibition
33 large Sintra-mounted labeled prints, National Geographic information panel
Specs for framing available.
Indoor exhibition
32 framed prints, labels, 2 text panels, National Geographic information panel
Specs for free-standing easels available.
Size for both exhibits: 350 running feet minimum—flexible
Duration: 3 months minimum
Rental Fee: $6,000
Tour Schedule:
Museum of the Earth
Ithaca, NY
January 23, 2012—June 4, 2012
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