Behavior
The whales are seen in groups of three to seven individuals. Dives have been measured to at least 22 minutes. When the cetacean surfaces, it does so slowly and with little splashing, research has shown that these whales typically fall silent above 170 meters, probably in order to avoid Orcas from preying on them.
It probably feeds mainly on squid; the stomach of one stranded individual contained only squid.
Read more about this topic: Blainville's Beaked Whale
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