Underwater Acoustics
What record does Blue whales hold?
Biggest animal to ever exist (and loudest animal, if you got this you get an extra 200 points.)
How long are blue whales
80-100 ft
Where do they live
The ocean
What is the category of the blue whale? (Example: Vulnerable)
Endangered
Do Blue whales usually go on trips alone or do they go in groups
They usually go in groups
Do Blue Whales use Echolocation?
No, they do not use Echolocation
What is a blue whales weight
200 Tons
What do Blue whales eat?
Krill
what animal weight is the same as the heart of the blue whale.
The elephant
Around how many Blue whales go in a group at once
Why do Blue whales make such loud noises?
They make loud noises for long-distance communication
What is a blue whales life span
80-90 years
What place are blue whales in their food chain
Apex/Tertiary consumer
What is their role
Their waste fertilizes the ocean and helps other species
What is their average speed
Around 5mph
Why don't Blue whales use echolocation?
Because they evolved differently
What is the population of the Blue Whale
10,000-25,000
Do Blue whales prefer hot or cold weather oceans
Cold weather oceans
How loud is their call to another blue whale
188 decibels.
When do Blue whales typically give birth or reproduce
5-15 years old
Why are ships also endangering Blue whales?
Due to pollution and interference with the communication of Blue whales
How many elephants is equivalant to a Blue Whales weight (an elephant is about 6.67 tons)
33 Elephants
Where is the only place that Blue whales do not exist in
The Arctic
What is the scientific name
Balaenoptera musculus
How long do they dive in the water to get Krill
About 15 minutes