Baleen Whales
Baleen whales live in which oceans?
They live in every ocean on the planet.
What color are Orcas?
They have black and White patterned bodies.
What do humpback whales eat?
They eat small krill and small fish.
True or False.
Fin Whale is the smallest whale species.
False.
it is the second largest whale species on earth.
Does this whale sing?
Yes they're the world’s loudest singing whales.
Do baleen whales have teeth?
No, they have fringed sheets of baleen that hang down from their upper jaw.
Do Orcas have a dorsal fin?
Yes
Do they have lungs or gills?
They have lungs just like us humans.
True or False.
Do Fin Whales live in shallow waters?
False.
Their found in deep offshore waters.
What do Blue Whales mostly eat?
They eat krill.
What does baleen look like?
Baleen looks like a flexible, fringed comb made up of the protein keratin.
What is the largest toothed whale?
Sperm Whale
Where is the blowhole located?
On top of heir head.
How many fins do they have?
They have 4 fins.
What class are Blue Whales? KPCOFGS?
They're class is Phylum and they're Mammalia.
What are baleen whales also known as?
They're also known as Whalebone whales.
Where is echolocation located on the toothed whale?
Dorsal Bursae
What is the life span of a humpback whale?
45 to 50 years
In what season does mating occur?
Mating occurs in winter.
How often do Blue Whales mate?
They mate after reaching sexual maturity and/or every two years.
Do baleen whales have echolocation?
No, they don't have echolocation they produce a series of sounds.
What do toothed whales eat?
Fish, Squid, and Octopus
What comes out of the blowhole?
The whales breathe.
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Fin whales are mainly seen _____ or in _____
Fin whales are mainly seen alone or in pairs.
How do scientists determine the age of a deceased blue whale?
By counting the layers of wax-like earplugs collected from deceased animals.