Originally posted by NordlysSo you don't just pick up any old whale from a back alley, it has to be one that's dressed up and looks like he has a job! Got it!
"Balaenophile" is more specific, it only refers to baleen whales. Balaenophiles don't necessarily love pygmy sperm whales or strap-toothed whales.
http://www.acsonline.org/education/taxonomy.html