Vocabulary
What is a “calf”?
A baby whale
What animal is the story about?
Gray whale
Why do gray whales migrate?
To find warmer water and have babies
What happens first in the whale’s migration?
They find food in the Arctic
What kind of animal is similar to a whale?
Dolphin
What does “migrate” mean?
To move from one place to another.
Where do gray whales live in the summer?
The Arctic Ocean
What season do whales begin migrating?
Fall
What happens after they leave the Arctic Ocean ?
They swim for 55 days
What sound do whales use to communicate?
Singing
What is a “biologist”?
A scientist who studies living things
How long do gray whales migrate?
55 days
Where do the migrate whales migrate to?
Mexico
What do whales do in warm water?
They get ready to have babies
How big can a gray whale get?
Up to 50 feet long
What are the “seasons”?
Winter, spring, summer, and fall
What color are gray whales?
Gray
Why is the Arctic not good in the winter?
It gets too cold, and food is harder to find
What happens last in the migration cycle?
They return to the Arctic
What do whales eat?
Small sea animals (like krill)
What does “south” mean?
The direction facing down on a map
What do gray whales do when they need air?
They jump out of the water to breathe
What is the longest migration pattern in the world?
The gray whale’s migration
Who counts the whales?
Biologists
What do scientists learn from whales?
Information about ocean health and animal behavior