Terme de Glossaire

pilot whale (Globicephala melas)

Its Latin name means “globulous head”. Equipped with a very long pectoral fin, this cetacean belongs to the same family as dolphins. It is present all year round in the Mediterranean. An adult male can reach up to six metres in length and weigh up to 3.5 tonnes.

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