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Baird’s Beaked Whale (Berardius bairdii)
Small dorsal fin with rounded tip
Wide flukes, slightly rounded ends
Big rounded forehead to beak
Few scars with distinct white spots
Long, tube‑shaped beak like dolphin
White belly patches near flippers
Rounded flippers positioned well forward
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Length: Large beaked whale reaching roughly 10–12 metres
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Group Size: Found in tight groups of 6–30 individuals
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Key Features: Long cylindrical body, bulbous forehead, protruding teeth
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Behaviour: Deep diver; surfaces slowly with low angled blow
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Habitat: Cold‑temperate North Pacific deep offshore waters
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Conservation Status: Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List
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