Tagged With "whales"

I grow weary of political correctness. Orcas are highly intelligent animals, no doubt -- and have the "cruelty" we expect of intelligent animals (anyone who's seen them hunt a baby gray whale for hours, only to kill it, eat its tongue and let the rest go to waste knows what I mean). I never saw Blackfish, but I do recall at the old Marineland park in Southern California. The park was closed for a number of months, and the orcas got depressed. Listless, didn't eat, didn't look good. Someone...

That's a lot of whales! Iceland also has a brilliant whale museum to the north, the small costal town of Husavik. An great place to spend a half day. Husavik also is home to the phallus museum (you read that correctly).

Actually, the phallus museum, looking to expand and reach a wider audience, relocated to Reykjavik two years ago...

Originally Posted by PHeymont: Actually, the phallus museum, looking to expand and reach a wider audience, relocated to Reykjavik two years ago... What!?! They've relocated the phalluses???

Yes, and perhaps we’d better leave the double entendres at this point… But yes, in 2012, the collection was moved to Laugavegur 116, just near the Hlemmur bus station.

Iceland has another new attraction—Whales of Iceland, a permanent exhibit of 23 full-size whale models near Reykjavik's harbor. It's the world's largest whale exhibit.   Photo: Whales of Iceland Whales are popular everywhere these days, and...

  Sea World, which has been under attack for its treatment of animals, and especially of killer whales, or orcas, has announced it will end its killer whale shows by next year, starting with its San Diego park.    The company said it...

 This blog is being published on the same day PHeymont posted some great pics of Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, or Place of Refuge, which you can see here.  Along with the Place of Refuge, I'm discussing...

 Whales are truly magnificent and fascinating creatures.  The largest living animals on the planet, yet very gentle.  It's always a thrill for me to see them on my travels. Gray whales live a migratory life wintering in the warm...

Samantha and her husband explore the colorful transportation choices at Hawaii's favorite beach area.

Professor Abe shares a beautiful drive in South Africa, famous for whale sightings during the winter months.

A close look at whales in a remote location in Argentina

DrFumblefinger was enjoying the views off western Oahu when a paraglider suddenly drifted by.

If you like whales you have to check out this HUGE whale sculpture Samantha and her husband saw while exploring Juneau, Alaska.

Lester shares images and activities from a cruise through Alaska's Inside Passage

An opportunity to see grey whales (and their calves) was one of the finest experiences of my life.