GRAY WHALES: ESCHRICHTIUS ROBUSTUS
Surrounded by kelp a young gray whale with barnacles and its baleen peeking out stopped me in my tracks. I tell the natural history of Eschrichtius robustus, the eastern Pacific migration we see off British Columbia, and the evolution of baleen from teeth using fossils like Sitsqwayk cornishorum and E. akishimaensis.
Rolly's Take
This blog speaks to the inquisitive minds who find poetry in the complexities of nature and seek solace in the stories etched in the bones of the past. The kind of person who is drawn here revels in the intersection of science and wonder, captivated by the mysteries of evolution and the delicate balance of marine life. It explores the profound connections between ancient and modern species, inviting you to ponder the transformative journeys of creatures like the gray whale, not just as a subject of study, but as a testament to resilience and change. If you’ve ever felt the urge to dive deeper into the unseen threads that bind us to the natural world, this space offers both knowledge and reverence.