Whales and dolphins are amazing. Find out incredible facts about their lives under the sea. Which is the biggest whale? The smallest porpoise? How far do whales migrate? Which whale makes the loudest sound? Do they sleep?
A life under the sea

Facts about whales
Find out about the lives of the largest creatures living on the planet. Learn about whale migrations, the different types of whales and who has the biggest brain.


Facts about orcas
Find out some amazing facts about orcas, the largest member of the dolphin family. There incredible creatures have evolved to inhabit every ocean, from the poles to the tropics.

Record-breakers
Which whale is the heaviest? Which one dives the deepest? The longest migration? Whales and dolphins hold some amazing records. Dive in and find out more and these incredible creatures.
Your favorite questions about whales and dolphins...
Record breakers
Videos from the wild
A selection of our favourite videos from the WDC archives. You can watch more on our YouTube channel.
False killer whales
Risso’s dolphins
Spotted dolphins
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