Beaked-whales in general The mammalian faunal group “beaked-whales” is one of the most distinctive Cetacean representatives in the family Ziphiidae which is represented by a total of 21 described species in six genera. Their common name “beaked-whales” is due to the protrusion of the mouth which gives the impression of a beak. They are one of the most wide-ranging families of Cetacean occurring...