Are whales "almost human"? Parallels between a whale's life and that of our own make whale deaths even more disturbing. Whales live in family groups. An unquestionably intelligent creature, the whale has a gentle nature and is known to sing, play, even to cry. Each whale has a distinct personality. After 10 months of pregnancy, a whale is born. Mum cares for her calf closely until its "teen-age" . Puberty. The young whale plays with other young whales in rehearsal for choosing a mate. Maturity. The whale finally chooses a partner for life. Old age. At around 50 or 70 years old, depending on species, the whale dies after a full and active life. Don't wait to save a whale. Join Greenpeace this minute."
