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Joy Lapointe

With a BSc in biology, Joy Lapointe works as a marine naturalist for a coastal boat tour company, logging sightings for an identification catalog. She writes about marine mammals for Biology Insights. Lapointe makes her home in London, Ontario.

How Long Are Bottlenose Dolphins?
Where in the World Can You See Sperm Whales?
How Do Dolphins Have Sex? Mating, Anatomy & Social Behavior
Do Orcas Sleep? How and Why Their Rest Is Unique
Do Dolphins Kill for Fun? The Science of Aggression
Are Orca Whales Dangerous to Humans?
The Life Cycle and Social Structure of Orcas
The Official Orca Classification and Its Ecotypes
Can the Sound of a Whale Actually Kill You?
Sperm Whale vs. Orca: Who Wins in a Fight?
Do Whales Commit Suicide? The Science Behind Stranding
The Humpback Whale Eye: How They See Their Underwater World
How to Identify Whales: A Guide to Field Identification
What Is a Dolphin’s Habitat and Where Do They Live?
Do Dolphins Really Get High on Pufferfish?
Why Do Humpback Whales Breach? The Key Theories
Do Orcas Hunt and Attack Polar Bears?
How Deep Can a Sperm Whale Dive? And How Do They Survive?
Are Spinner Dolphins Endangered?
Do Whales Have Necks? The Science of Their Cervical Vertebrae
Does Any Aquarium Have a Blue Whale?
What Are the 10 Major Species of Whales?
How Many Blowholes Do Baleen Whales Have?
Do Humpback Whales Eat Dolphins?
What Whales Can You See in Hawaii?
Why Do Orcas Play With Their Food?
Are There Dolphins in Maui? Species & Viewing Tips
Are Dolphins Nocturnal or Diurnal?
How Long Can the Bajau Stay Underwater?
What Kinds of Whales Are in Maui?