Calanus

Last April, about 70 to 100 right whales gathered in Cape waters but that was later in the season to feed on a spring variety of zooplankton known as Calanus finmarchicus.

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Last April, about 70 to 100 right whales gathered in Cape waters but that was later in the season to feed on a spring variety of zooplankton known as Calanus finmarchicus.

Reuters: Top News 2009

Adaptable arctic copepods, such as Calanus glacialis, may be favored.

Future change in processes and impacts on Arctic biota 2009

While the whole army watched, Calanus began chanting hymns to the Indian gods in his native tongue just as the fire was lit.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

On the morning of the grand immolation, Calanus was carried to the pyre in a litter as he could no longer walk long distances.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

At this point, the Indian wise man Calanus who had accompanied Alexander from the Punjab suddenly fell ill with an acute intestinal disorder and decided to put an end to his own life.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

Calanus: Indian holy man who accompanied Alexander back to Persepolis.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

All this while, as the inferno engulfed him, Calanus did not move a muscle, but remained motionless until he was consumed by the flames.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

Alexander, who had grown quite fond of the old philosopher, argued with him and tried to dissuade him from such a drastic step, but Calanus would not be moved.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011

So the king at last agreed and ordered his friend Ptolemy to construct a massive funeral pyre for Calanus.

Alexander the Great Philip Freeman 2011