Author

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.

Sea Otter Anatomy: Detailed Overview of Key Biological Systems
Why Is Seal Clubbing a Thing? The History and Rationale
Are Manatees Related to Walruses? The Evolutionary Truth
Do Manatees Have Hair? The Sensory Role of Vibrissae
Why Are Seals So Fat? The Science of Blubber
Why Do Seals Abandon Their Pups?
Are Seals Color Blind? The Science of Seal Vision
How Did Seals Get to Lake Baikal? A Scientific Explanation
Do Whales Have Good Memory? The Science Explained
Can Seals Breathe Under Water? The Biology Behind Their Dives
What Do Seals Do for Fun? The Science of Seal Play
What Is Seal Poop and Why Is It Scientifically Important?
Sperm Whale Teeth: Anatomy, Use, and Cultural Significance