Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle
Honu!
What time of year do Humpback Whales migrate to Hawai'i?
Winter time! You can see them from November to March.
True or false: Hawaiian monk seals are a social species, they're known for spending most of their lives in groups.
False! Monk seals like to live alone.
Why are they called Spinner Dolphins?
because they spin when they jump
Where do Hawaiian turtles lay their eggs?
Bonus: how many eggs per clutch(group of eggs laid by a female animal at one time)?
They lay their eggs on the same beach where they were born.
Bonus: They lay around 100 eggs per clutch!
Male humpback whales are famous for doing this during mating season in Hawai'i. This can last up to 20 minutes.
Singing!!
True or False: Hawaiian monk seals are the most endangered seal species, with only 1500 individuals left in the wild.
True! Let's help save the species!
What sounds do dolphins use to communicate?
Bonus Points: impersonate the sounds
clicking and whistling
What is the physical difference between a male and female Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle?
Females are larger and have shorter tails than males.
True of False: Humpback whales were once hunted nearly to extinction, but their populations have rebounded thanks to the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
True. The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary has also helped too!
Hawaiian monk seal pups are born with this fur color before it turns silvery-gray as they grow.
black
When do Spinner Dolphins primarily hunt?
At night! They are nocturnal hunters.
True or False: The Hawaiian Green sea turtle's name comes from their green-ish shell.
False! Their name comes from the green-ish color of their fat.
Why do Humpback whales breach (jump out of the water) and slap their tails and fins on the surface?
Used to communicate, play, and help remove barnacles.
The Hawaiian monk seal got its name because its loose skin folds resemble this religious garment.
A monk's hood
True of False: Spinner dolphins use echolocation.
True! They use it to navigate and hunt in their environment.
How fast can Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle's swim?
Up to 20 miles/hour when in danger.
True or False: Male Humpback whales sing the same song every year they migrate to Hawai'i.
False! Their song changes a little bit every migration season, resulting in a completely new song around every 5 years.
In Hawai'i, these animals symbolically known as the ________ of the ocean.
Guardians of the Ocean
What color do Hawaiian Spinner Dolphin's bellies turn when they slap the water after jumping a lot?
Pink!!