Cuvier’s Beaked Whale: Ziphius cavirostris

Summary The Cuvier’s beaked whale is one of the most well-known species of beaked whales. They have the widest distribution of any member of the Family Ziphiidae, and have been studied intensively in a number of field areas worldwide, primarily driven by the concerns of impacts of navy sonar. They are found in the open-ocean and on continental slopes, typically in small groups. They hold the record for the longest and deepest dive of any mammal.