Definition
A bowhead whale is a baleen whale residing in Arctic and subarctic waters. They're named for their massive, bow-shaped skull, which they use to break through thick ice. Bowheads are among the longest-living mammals, with some individuals living over 200 years. They have thick blubber for insulation in frigid waters. Think of them as the polar bears of the whale world, adapted to extreme cold. ðŧââïļ Unlike tropical whales, they thrive in icy environments.