scientific name
what is the bowhead whale also referred to as?
it is referred to as the right whale.
what is the primary food for bowhead whales?
they eat zooplankton called krill and includes shrimp-like invertebrates.
what type of water do bowhead whales live in?
they live around shallow waters around pack ice.
what colour are bowhead whales?
they are a dark body with a distinctive white chin and unlike most cetaceans, do not have a dorsal fin.
bowhead whales are omnivores:
false
what is the whales scientific name?
balaena mysticetus
Are bowhead whales carnivores or omnivores
Carnivores
What body of water do they like to stay in?
Arctic and subarctic waters
How long are bowhead whales in inches?
175 inches long
is their inuktitut name arviq:
true
how big is a bowhead whale?
60 feet long
How do bowheads eat?
by swimming with their mouths open and zooplankton is strained out of the water by the baleen.
how long can they live up for?
100years or more
What kills bowhead whales?
Loss of food and climate change
Are they the largest whales in the ocean?
Yes
what type of whale is it baleen or toothed ?
it is a baleen whale
How many baleen plates do they have?
250-350 on each upper jaw
How long can they stay underwater without coming up for air?
1 hour
How old is the oldest bowhead whale?
211 years old
Do they have dorsal fins?
No they do not
how long are bowhead whales?
65- foot of length
do other whales consume bowhead whales?
there is direct evidence of killer whales taking bowheads in U.S Arctic waters over the last 10 years.
What are their predators?
Killer whale and humans
How many teeth do bowhead whales?
350 large ones
Do bowhead whales have extremely large heads?
Yes they do