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Top 10 facts about whales
- Whales are divided into two main groups. ...
- Humpback whales don't eat for most of the year. ...
- All toothed whales have a 'melon' in their foreheads. ...
- Some whales bubble net feed. ...
- There used to be thousands of blue whales. ...
- Whales are often caught in nets.
- What is interesting about whales?
- What are 5 characteristics of whales?
- What I wonder about whales?
- What do whales do for fun?
- How do you describe a whale?
- What are whales personality?
- Are whales mammals or fish?
- Why are whales special?
- Why do you love whales?
- Why are whales important?
- Do whales fart?
- Do whales pee?
- Are whales friendly?
- Are whales playful?
- Do whales fall in love?
What is interesting about whales?
Some species of whales are among the longest lived mammals. ... Scientists estimate bowhead whales (a baleen whale found in the Arctic) can live for more than 200 years, and killer whales (a toothed whale found in various habitats worldwide) can live for more than 100 years.
What are 5 characteristics of whales?
They are mammals, and they share the defining traits of that group: they breathe air, are warm-blooded, give live birth, suckle their young on milk, and have hair. All are entirely aquatic, with specialized adaptations such as flippers and tail flukes for living in water.
What I wonder about whales?
Some species of whales are among the longest-lived mammals on the planet. ... The largest animal to ever live on Earth, the blue whale can grow to more than 90 feet and weigh as much as 24 elephants. Here, one shows off its massive ventral pleats.
What do whales do for fun?
Most species of whale are known to spend their time doing a variety of activities including foraging, migrating, mating, socializing, sleeping and exploring. Not all whales however will engage equally in all of the activities listed above.
How do you describe a whale?
Whales are large, intelligent, aquatic mammals. ... Whales have sleek, streamlined bodies that move easily through the water. They are the only mammals, other than manatees (seacows), that live their entire lives in the water, and the only mammals that have adapted to life in the open oceans. Whales breathe air.
What are whales personality?
WASHINGTON — Killer whales display personality traits similar to those of humans and chimpanzees, such as playfulness, cheerfulness and affection, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. ... Six of the killer whales were caught in the wild while the remainder were born in captivity.
Are whales mammals or fish?
Whales and porpoises are also mammals. There are 75 species of dolphins, whales, and porpoises living in the ocean. They are the only mammals, other than manatees, that spend their entire lives in the water.
Why are whales special?
Whales are Biologically Special
They are the largest animals on earth. They include the biggest creature ever to have lived on our planet, the 100-foot long female blue whale. Their sheer size commands extreme respect. And whales and dolphins have large and complex brains.
Why do you love whales?
Like dolphins, they are social, travel in groups, and seem to like humans. Many people enjoy hearing the sounds whales make, which can have a soothing effect on listeners who get a glimpse into another world. Whales are also appreciated for their strength and smarts.
Why are whales important?
Whales play a vital role in the marine ecosystem where they help provide at least half of the oxygen you breathe, combat climate change, and sustain fish stocks. ... Different species of whales feed on a range of marine creatures, including krill and fish, in the dark depths of the world's oceans.
Do whales fart?
Yes, whales do fart. ... I'm yet to experience this, but I know of some lucky scientists who have seen a humpback whale fart. They tell me it looks like bubbles coming out underneath its body near the tail. That's where the whale bum is — the smellier blowhole.
Do whales pee?
When it comes to pee production, whales are world champs. A single fin whale is thought to produce around 1,000 liters (260 gallons) of urine each day — enough to fill a 10-by-6-foot kiddie pool. Whales combine their champion urination with deep dives and long migrations.
Are whales friendly?
From a historical perspective, whales do appear to be non-aggressive. Their relatives, the dolphin's species, tend to be very friendly and curious towards humans, often displaying a desire to greet and meet people. ... They may also show signs of aggression if they are threatened or frightened.
Are whales playful?
Much like humans, whales are playful. This can often be seen when they breach for a group of humans who are whale watching.
Do whales fall in love?
And now we know that the great whales of the world are capable of loving. A remarkable new study will reveal that whales - hunted for centuries by man, and lauded in ancient literature for their mystical qualities - have the ability to experience love and also deep-rooted emotional suffering.
